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Christian Perspectives on the Role of the State, Justice, and Taxation / edited by Robert F. van Brederode.
Springer Nature - Springer Law and Criminology (R0) eBooks 2025 English International Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- van Brederode, Robert F.
- Series:
- Law and Criminology Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Taxation--Law and legislation.
- Taxation.
- Business enterprises--Taxation.
- Business enterprises.
- Business tax--Law and legislation.
- Business tax.
- Fiscal policy.
- Philosophy.
- Constitutional law.
- Fiscal Law.
- Business Taxation and Tax Law.
- Taxation Policy.
- Intercultural Philosophy and Religious Traditions.
- Constitutional Law.
- Local Subjects:
- Fiscal Law.
- Business Taxation and Tax Law.
- Taxation Policy.
- Intercultural Philosophy and Religious Traditions.
- Constitutional Law.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (700 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2025.
- Place of Publication:
- Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book, Christian Perspectives on the Role of the State, Justice, and Taxation, examines the historical and ongoing influence of Christian ethical thought on taxation, governance, and distributive justice. Building on themes introduced in Political Philosophy and Taxation (Springer, 2022), which focused on secular perspectives, this sequel shifts attention to the contributions of Christian thinkers from Medieval times to the present. The book explores key questions surrounding the role of the state, the relationship between the state and its subjects, the moral right to tax, and what constitutes fairness in taxation. It investigates how Christian ethical teachings have shaped Western political philosophy, particularly in the context of distributive justice, and evaluates their relevance in contemporary discussions. By analyzing the intersection of theology, ethics, and political philosophy, this book provides a deeper understanding of how Christian traditions have influenced historical notions of justice, fairness, and governance. It offers insights into how these principles can inform modern policy debates and ethical considerations in taxation. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and professionals interested in religious ethics, political philosophy, and public policy. It invites readers to reflect on the enduring impact of Christian thought on concepts of justice and the responsibilities of the state.
- Contents:
- Introduction christian ethics and its influence on taxation
- Judeo christian theories of taxation the jewish perspective
- Lactantius in time conversion taxes and sovereignty
- The meaning for taxation of st augustines political and social philosophy
- Thomas Aquinas his work justice the state and taxation
- John duns scotus medieval franciscan political and economic philosophy
- William of ockham tax power and service
- Lutheran views on state and taxation
- Reformed views on state and taxation divine sovereignty and the civil kingdom
- Moral theology and taxation in late spanish scholastics reflection from juan de lugo.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 981-9648-52-1
- OCLC:
- 1526861210
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