This work investigates the intellectual contributions of William Stanley Jevons to the development of marginalist economic theory and his influence on the modern scientific approach to economics. Bert Mosselmans, a scholar specializing in the history of economic thought, utilizes Jevons's personal papers, published treatises, and correspondence to construct a comprehensive intellectual biography. The book argues that Jevons was a pivotal figure who bridged the gap between classical political economy and the mathematical rigor of neoclassical economics. By examining his methodology, the author provides a framework for understanding how Jevons integrated logic, statistics, and utility theory into a cohesive economic system.

Scholars in the history of economic thought recognize this text as a definitive resource for understanding Jevons's specific contributions to the field. Experts frequently note the clarity with which Mosselmans navigates the complex intersection of Jevons's philosophical logic and his practical economic modeling.