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Markets, Morals, And Religion
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The Examination Of The Relationship Of Economic Activity To Other Important Aspects Of Human Life And Social Behavior Has Inspired Some Of The Most Interesting And Provocative Socialscientific Research In The Past One Hundred Years. This Book Of Original Essays By Leading Thinkers Across Many Disciplines Offers New Insights Into Enduring Questions About How Modern And Modernizing Market Economies Are Both Shaped By And Shapers Of Morality, Values, And Religion.Part 1, Markets And Morals, Offers Eight Contributors Who Provide Analyses Of The Various Ways In Which The Market Operates In Relation To Morality. An Empirical Presentation Of Moral Values And Market Attitudes Is Given. Other Essays Take Aim At How Markets Serve And Disserve Moral Interests: Economic Growth Has Moral Consequences; The Manipulation Of Markets Exposes A Moral Underside; The Nature Of Market Failure Has Implications For Understanding Moral Vulnerability; Preference Change Has Moral Implications. In Other Chapters, A Broad Consideration Of The Positive Moral Effects Of Market Economies Is Offered Along With Historical Essays On The Role That Intellectuals Have Played In Debates About The Positive And Negative Effects Of Commercial Life And On The Ways In Which The American Idea Of The Pursuit Of Happiness Reveals Much About The Morality Of Economic Life.In Part 2, Markets And Religion, Nine Contributors Address Both The Historical And Contemporary Emergence Of Religious Factors In The Growth And Transformation Of Global Capitalism. Major Religious Traditions, Including Judaism, Christianity, And Islam Are Examined For Their Contributions To Answering Questions About The Nature And Function Of Economic Life In Light Of Religious Ideas And Ideals. Several Essays Present Original Approaches To The Importance Of Religious Values To Modern Forms Of Consumption And To The Political Economy Of Reconciliation And Forgiveness In Nations Coming To Terms With Past Conflict. Finally, The Influence Of Nonwestern Ideas, In Particular Chinese Religions And Buddhism On Economic Thought And Practice, Is Assessed As Part Of The Globalizing Impact Of Religion On Economic Life Generally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Markets, Morals, and Religion'? A: The book explores the relationship between economic activity, morality, and religion, examining how market economies are influenced by and shape moral values.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Markets, Morals, and Religion' is Jonathan B. Imber.
- Q: How many essays are included in this book? A: The book contains original essays contributed by multiple leading thinkers across various disciplines, with a total of seventeen essays across two parts.
- Q: What topics are covered in Part 1: 'Markets and Morals'? A: Part 1 discusses how markets interact with morality, including the moral consequences of economic growth, the moral implications of market failure, and the historical role of intellectuals in economic debates.
- Q: What is discussed in Part 2: 'Markets and Religion'? A: Part 2 addresses the role of religious factors in global capitalism, examining major religious traditions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and their influence on economic life.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Markets, Morals, and Religion'? A: The book was published on December 15, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Markets, Morals, and Religion' have? A: The book has a total of 254 pages.
- Q: Is there any information on the impact of non-Western ideas in the book? A: Yes, the book assesses the influence of non-Western ideas, particularly from Chinese religions and Buddhism, on economic thought and practices.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect new insights into how market economies are shaped by and shape moral values and religious ideas, offering a comprehensive view of the interplay between these aspects.