The end of work: theological critiques of capitalism

Hughes surveys 20th century theologies of work, contrasting differing approaches to consider the 'problem of labour' from a theological perspective. It is aimed at theologians concerned with how Christianity might engage in social criticism, as well as those interested in the connection be...

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Main Author: Hughes, John 1978- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Malden, Mass. [u.a.] Blackwell 2007
In:Year: 2007
Reviews:Book Review: John Hughes, The End of Work: Theological Critiques of Capitalism (Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2007). xii + 247 pp. £20.99 (pb), ISBN 978-1-4051-5893-0 (2010) (Pound, Marcus)
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:Illuminations: theory and religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Capitalism / Economic ethics / Christian ethics
B Work ethics / Christian social ethics
Further subjects:B Capitalism Religious aspects Christianity
B Marx, Karl (1818-1883)
B Utility theory
B Labor Religious aspects Christianity
B Work Religious aspects Christianity
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Summary:Hughes surveys 20th century theologies of work, contrasting differing approaches to consider the 'problem of labour' from a theological perspective. It is aimed at theologians concerned with how Christianity might engage in social criticism, as well as those interested in the connection between Marxist and Christian traditions
Hughes surveys 20th century theologies of work, contrasting differing approaches to consider the 'problem of labour' from a theological perspective. It is aimed at theologians concerned with how Christianity might engage in social criticism, as well as those interested in the connection between Marxist and Christian traditions
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Formerly CIP; 10stellige ISBN aus Fremddaten
ISBN:140515893X