Collegium Institute's Philosophy of Finance Fellowship is a series of seminars that draw together Penn students to explore the work of both scholars and practitioners and address the fundamental questions raised by the practice of finance, focusing on a different theme each academic year. You can find more information about the Philosophy of Finance initiative more generally here.

Fall 2022 Philosophy of Finance Fellowship: Good & Evil in Economics

The Philosophy of Finance fall semester will reflect on the good and evil in the market through the lens of human history. Our first meeting will introduce the key idea driving our inquiry: modern economic thought emerges from a confluence of enduring stories and myths held by our predecessors. Before discussing the means of economic progress in the spring semester, we will consider the ends which the market serves. As such, our fall sessions will explore ideas expressed in Mesopotamian, Jewish, and Christian thought, as well as philosophical perspectives on money.

Discussions will be facilitated by Ammar Plumber, who is a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a master's in behavioral economics.

Schedule

The seminar will be held in person over the course of seven Fridays during the semester from 3pm-4pm in Bishop White Room in Houston Hall (3417 Spruce St)

September 16 — Introduction

September 30 — Ancient Thought

October 14 — Jewish Thought

October 28 — Mandeville

November 4 — Christian Thought

November 18 — On Money and Hirschfeld on Financial Crisis

December 2 — Economics, Life, and Happiness

You can find the readings for this semester here.

Please direct any questions about the Fellowship to Ammar Plumber (ammarp@sas.upenn.edu).