Approximating prudence : Aristotelian practical wisdom and economic models of choice In a unique undertaking Andrew Yuengert explores and describes the limits to the economic model of the human being. He develops a careful accoun of human action and motivation known as a background account that is both non mathematical and comprehensive. Approximating Prudence provides an alternative account of human choice to which economic models can be compared. Yuengert emphasizes those aspects which are most likely to contrast with the economic account of choice: the nature of the ends of practical wisdom; the necessity to act in highly contingent environments; practical wisdom as In a unique undertaking Andrew Yuengert explores and describes the limits to the economic model ofthe humanbeing providing an alternative account of human choice to which economic models can be compared.