P. H. Sedgwick, Peter H. Sedgwick

The Market Economy and Christian Ethics

Herausgeber: Gill, Robin

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Peter Sedgwick explores the relation of a theology of justice to that of human identity in the context of the market economy, and engages with critics of capitalism and the market. He examines three aspects of the market economy: firstly, how does it shape personal identity, through consumption and the experience of paid employment in relation to the work ethic? Secondly, what impact does the global economy have on local cultures? Finally, as manufacturing changes out of all recognition through the impact of technology and global competition, what is the effect in terms of poverty? Drawing on the response of the Catholic Church, both in the United States and in Papal encyclicals, to the market economy from 1985 1991, Sedgwick argues that its involvement deserves to be better known. Moreover, he recommends that the churches remain part of the debate in reforming and humanising the market economy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 613g
• ISBN-13: 9780521470483
• ISBN-10: 052147048X
• Artikelnr.: 22448974

Autorenporträt

Peter Sedgwick is Principal of St Michael's College, Llandaff, Wales. He is a specialist in Christian ethics, especially in the areas of work and criminal justice. He teaches at Cardiff University in this area. He is also moderator of Church and Society, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, and is an Anglican priest.

Inhaltsangabe

General editor's preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Modernity, the market and human identity
2. Consumerism and personal identity
3. The work ethic
4. Globalization
5. The response of the churches
6. Concluding reflections
Notes
Select bibliography
Index of names and subjects
Index of biblical references.