The Burkean argument, one that I subscribe to also, is that talk isn't "just talk," either but is also action. Sometimes it might be a relatively trivial action, such as ritually affirming a passing acquaintance with a "hi, how are you?" but some economic transactions are no less trivial.
On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Jim Devine <[email protected]> wrote: > Sandwichman wrote: > > Economic transactions, furthermore, can 'profitably' be viewed as > instances > > of persuasion. > > Obviously economic transactions involve persuasion. But unlike > rhetoric and persuasion, economic transactions (in a market setting) > involve actual transfer of property rights between individuals. It's > not just talk; it's action. > > -- > Jim Devine / "Segui il tuo corso, e lascia dir le genti." (Go your own > way and let people talk.) -- Karl, paraphrasing Dante. > _______________________________________________ > pen-l mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/pen-l > -- Sandwichman
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