Krzysztof Pelc

Political economist of motive

Krzysztof Pelc is a professor at Oxford and author of Beyond Self-Interest, a sharp challenge to the foundational assumption of economic theory: that humans act primarily out of self-interest. His work reveals how real trust, commitment, and meaning are often formed not through calculated gain, but through irrational, costly acts of disinterest. His ideas draw from economics, political theory, and history, offering a fresh lens on what really drives human behavior.

Ideas from Krzysztof Pelc on Insights

• Why Disinterest Pays
  Philosophical