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Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded
Samuel Gregg
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Description for Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded
Hardback. Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded provides an introduction to what has been called "the economic way of thinking," which explains some of the critical concepts and foundational assumptions employed in economics. Num Pages: 170 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: G; HRCM; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 313.
Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded provides an introduction to what has been called "the economic way of thinking," which explains some of the critical concepts and foundational assumptions employed in economics. To communicate these ideas effectively to those engaged in theological studies, this book avoids using unnecessary technical terminology. These concepts are then subject to analysis from the standpoint of Christian ethics, with emphasis placed upon the often-unsuspected degree of agreement between economics and Christian belief about the nature of the person. The second half of the book consists of a collection of selections from classical economic texts, representing ... Read more
Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded provides an introduction to what has been called "the economic way of thinking," which explains some of the critical concepts and foundational assumptions employed in economics. To communicate these ideas effectively to those engaged in theological studies, this book avoids using unnecessary technical terminology. These concepts are then subject to analysis from the standpoint of Christian ethics, with emphasis placed upon the often-unsuspected degree of agreement between economics and Christian belief about the nature of the person. The second half of the book consists of a collection of selections from classical economic texts, representing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
170
Condition
New
Number of Pages
170
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761820963
SKU
V9780761820963
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99-15
About Samuel Gregg
Samuel Gregg is Director of the Centre for Economic Personalism, Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sessional Faculty of the John Paul II Institute for Study of Marriage and the Family, within the Pontifical Lateran University, and Adjunct Scholar, the Centre for Independent Studies, Sydney, Australia.
Reviews for Economic Thinking for the Theologically Minded
Seminaries do an excellent job of raising issues of justice and righteousness with their students. Where theologians often struggle, though, is in a basic understanding of the discipline of economics. This concise and readable book is intended to provide at least some remedy for that lack.... The whole book is written with simplicity, warmth, and a concern for Christian ethics ... Read more