Aquinas and the Market
| Author | : Mary L. Hirschfeld |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 2018-11-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674988606 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674988604 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (604 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Aquinas and the Market by : Mary L. Hirschfeld
Download or read book Aquinas and the Market written by Mary L. Hirschfeld and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economists investigate the workings of markets and tend to set ethical questions aside. Theologians often dismiss economics, losing insights into the influence of market incentives on individual behavior. Mary L. Hirschfeld bridges this gap by showing how a humane economy can lead to the good life as outlined in the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas.
