Economic Theory and Christian Belief: v. 16 (Religions and Discourse) - Softcover

Britton, Andrew; Sedgwick, P.H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0820462845 ISBN 13: 9780820462844

Verlag: Peter Lang Publishing Inc, 2004

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Reseña del editor:

Any attempt to use the Bible as a basis for addressing contemporary economic issues needs to recognise the fundamental differences in underlying philosophy between economic theory and Christian belief. Neo-classical economic theory embodies a view of the world and of human nature, derived from the Enlightenment of the eighteenth century, which has become immensely influential in recent times. 'Economic man' is a rational, independent being, set in an environment of scarcity, but able to improve his welfare by transactions in a market economy. This 'anthropology' is explained and examined systematically in this book, following broadly the pattern of an economics textbook, and drawing on some recent work in methodology. In each chapter, a second part presents a contrasting view of the same subject matter drawn from the Bible as interpreted by contemporary scholars. This gives a radically different account of human life and well-being, centred on the community and its relationship with God, in which prosperity, abundance and hope for the future are divine blessings and gifts. Despite the wide gaps between economic theory and Christian belief some points of contact can be made, and there are suggestions as to how a dialogue between them might be conducted.

Biografía del autor:

Born in England, Andrew Britton moved with his family to the United States when he was seven, settling in Michigan, then North Carolina. After serving in the Army as a combat engineer, Andrew entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and received his degree just before his death in 2008, at the age of 27.

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• Verlag: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0820462845
• ISBN 13: 9780820462844
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 308