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God And The Evil Of Scarcity: Moral Foundations Of Economic Agency
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In His Celebrated Essay On Population, Thomas Malthus Raised The Puzzle Of Why A Benevolent Creator Would Permit Material Scarcity In Human Existence. Albino Barrera Revisits This Question Using Thomas Aquinass Metaphysics Of Participation And Sacred Scriptures Invitation To Covenant Fidelity And Kingdom Discipleship As Analytical Lenses With Which To Examine The Seeming Incongruity Of Scarcity In Gods Providence. Barrera Concludes That Scarcity Turns Out To Be A Signal Opportunity For Economic Agency To Receive, Internalize, And Communicate Gods Goodness And Righteousness Within The Human Community.Written For Theologians, Philosophers, Social Scientists, And Policymakers Interested In The Theological And Philosophical Foundations Of Economics, This Study Argues That Precarious, Subsistence Living Is Not An Immutable Law Of Nature. Rather, Such A Chronic, Dismal Condition Reflects Personal And Collective Moral Failure. In This Carefully Researched Study, Barrera Argues That Scarcity Serves As An Occasion For God To Provide For Us Through Each Other And That There Are Strong Metaphysical And Scriptural Warrants For Enacting Progressive Social Policies For A Better Sharing Of The Goods Of The Earth.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'God and the Evil of Scarcity'? A: The main theme explores the philosophical and theological implications of material scarcity, questioning why a benevolent Creator allows it and presenting scarcity as an opportunity for economic agency and communal goodness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Albino Barrera O.P., who integrates Thomas Aquinas's metaphysics and Sacred Scripture in his analysis of scarcity.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: This book is intended for theologians, philosophers, social scientists, and policymakers interested in the moral foundations of economics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 306 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'God and the Evil of Scarcity'? A: The book was published on September 29, 2005.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'God and the Evil of Scarcity' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and suitable for academic study, particularly in the fields of theology, philosophy, and social sciences.
- Q: Does the book discuss solutions to scarcity? A: Yes, Barrera argues for progressive social policies that promote better sharing of resources as a solution to the challenges posed by scarcity.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is classified as being in new condition.