On Marshall's Idealism (original) (raw)

This paper engages with Tiziano Raffaelli's critique of Simon J. Cook's interpretation of Alfred Marshall's early intellectual development. It argues that Marshall's faith and idealism laid the groundwork for much of his distinctive economic thought, countering the view that he abandoned these concepts in favor of a more fragmented perspective. Evidence from Marshall's writings, particularly in relation to Hegel, suggests a continued development of his idealism rather than its rejection, providing insights into the relevance of Marshall's work in contemporary economics.