Chrematistike

David M. Schaps

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Abstract

Chrematizo was the classical verb for “making money,” and one who did so was a chrematistes; philosophers used the term chrematistike (techne) to designate business pursued for profit. It is noteworthy that they conceived of no other method for supplying a community's needs.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Encyclopedia of Ancient History
EditorsRoger S. Bagnall, Kai Brodersen, Craige B. Champion, Andrew Erskine, Sabine R. Huebner
Place of PublicationChichester
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBN (Print)9781405179355
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

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