Abstract
Economy and morality, or rather, capitalism and its ‘religious-ethical despisers’: two worlds and never the twain shall meet? On the contrary: the economic domain is not and has never been without morals and beliefs. Historically, Catholicism has contributed to the spirit of contemporary capitalism. But modern Catholic social thought has gradually developed a vision that suggests a conversion of the present global system. I will argue that it is necessary to continue the dialogue, not only because economists and faith traditions can critically contribute to each other, but also because this fosters the self-understanding of both faith traditions and economists.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | moralmarkets.org |
| Media of output | Online |
| Publication status | Published - 13 May 2020 |
Keywords
- critiquing / reinventing capitalism, historical perspective, religious perspectives