Faithful Economics : The Moral Worlds of a Neutral Science / editors, James W. Henderson, John L. Pisciotta.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pisciotta, John (John Lee)

Henderson, James W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics--Religious aspects--Christianity--Congresses.

Economics.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (165 p.)

Place of Publication:

Waco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2005]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Economics is a value laden enterprise-and this despite the oft repeated claims of neutrality, objectivity, and the absence of bias. This volume explores the relationship between Christianity and economics, arguing that the two can and should be integrated. While no single Christian perspective drives the book, the authors do share in common a belief that scholarship shaped by Christian commitments is entirely appropriate and should be an integral part of the professional life of Christian economist. In particular, this volume demonstrates how Christianity shapes the worldview an economist brin

Contents:

Introduction: The Christian perspective and economic scholarship / James W. Henderson

Faith-informed scholarship / George M. Marsden

The Christian economist as a mainstream scholar / Judith M. Dean

Market behavior and Christian behavior / Rebecca M. Blank

The economics of racial equality and justice / Glenn C. Loury

A philosophy of economics / Michael Novak

The theology of economics / Robert H. Nelson

The economic ethics of Jesus / David P. Gushee

Conclusion: Christianity and economics : connections and continued progress / John Pisciotta.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-151).

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786610424368

9781280424366

1280424362

9781602581289

1602581282

9781435627680

1435627687

9781433709159

1433709155

OCLC:

437176671