Idolatry: A Reading Key for the Market Economy?
This article proposes that theology can and must have a significant role in understanding current economic-social reality. Using examples that portray the frequent use of religious terms among executives, economists, and political and social analysts, it shows that the discourse of the market system...
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| Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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[2016]
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Dialog
Jahr: 2016, Band: 55, Heft: 1, Seiten: 25-30 |
| IxTheo Notationen: | AD Religionssoziologie; Religionspolitik FA Theologie NBC Gotteslehre NCE Wirtschaftsethik |
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Liberation Theology
B theology and economy B capitalism as religion B idolatry of market B Sacrifice |
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| Zusammenfassung: | This article proposes that theology can and must have a significant role in understanding current economic-social reality. Using examples that portray the frequent use of religious terms among executives, economists, and political and social analysts, it shows that the discourse of the market system assumes a dogmatic faith in the market and that the theological concept of idolatry can be very useful in unveiling the system's fascination and sacrificial character. |
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| ISSN: | 1540-6385 |
| Enthält: | Enthalten in: Dialog
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/dial.12221 |
