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Wealth and Virtue

Author : Istvan Hont
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 131658318X
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Wealth and Virtue written by Istvan Hont and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1986-01-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wealth and Virtue reassesses the remarkable contribution of the Scottish Enlightenment to the formation of modern economics and to theories of capitalism. Its unique range indicates the scope of the Scottish intellectual achievement of the eighteenth century and explores the process by which the boundaries between economic thought, jurisprudence, moral philosophy and theoretical history came to be established. Dealing not only with major figures like Hume and Smith, there are also studies of lesser known thinkers like Andrew Fletcher, Gershom Carmichael, Lord Kames and John Millar as well as of Locke in the light of eighteenth century social theory, the intellectual culture of the University of Edinburgh in the middle of the eighteenth century and of the performance of the Scottish economy on the eve of the publication of the Wealth of Nations. While the scholarly emphasis is on the rigorous historical reconstruction of both theory and context, Wealth and Virtue directly addresses itself to modern political theorists and economists and throws light on a number of major focal points of controversy in legal and political philosophy.

Adam Smith's System of Liberty, Wealth, and Virtue

Author : Athol Fitzgibbons
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198289235
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (982 download)

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Download or read book Adam Smith's System of Liberty, Wealth, and Virtue written by Athol Fitzgibbons and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1995-07-20 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the influence that Adam Smith's philosophy had on his economics, drawing on the neglected parts of Smith's writings to show that the political and economic theories built logically on his morals. It analyses the significance of his stoic beliefs, his notions of art and music, astronomy, philosophy and war, and shows that Smith's invisible hand was part of a 'system' that was meant to replace medieval Christianity with ethic of virtue in this world rather than the next. Smith was motivated primarily by a political ideal, a moral version of liberalism. He rejected the political philosophy of the Greeks and Christians as authoritarian and unworldly, but contrary to what many economists believe, he also rejected the amoral liberalism that was being advocated by his countryman and friend David Hume. Far from being myopic about self-love, Smith arrived at his theories of free trade, economic growth, and alienation via his reinterpretation of Stoic virtue. Of interest to economists, philosophers, political theorists, sociologists and lawyers concerned with jurisprudence, this book is clearly written, and its innovations reveal the hitherto hidden unity in Smith's overarching system of morals, politics and economics.

Wealth by Virtue

Author : Chad Gordon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692769157
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (691 download)

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Download or read book Wealth by Virtue written by Chad Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Check out the Book Trailer for Wealth by Virtue youtube.com/watch?v=r4qf5Er2CS0&t=1s Most people share a central fear: that at some point in their lives, they will need money and not have it. Wealth is the absence of that fear. Wealth by Virtue is a masterful explanation of our financial world. The book is structured around The Six Areas of Finance: banking, investments, real estate, insurance, legal planning, and tax planning. Everything in your personal finances fits into these categories. By recognizing this structure, you make them all work together and put yourself on the path to wealth-optimized decisions. Wealth by Virtue is a personal finance book that builds a conceptual framework to aim for a better financial future. In the BANKING chapter, it shows you: - how inflation is the most certain threat to personal finances - how most people don't make money in banks In the chapter on INVESTMENTS, it shows you: - how much the stock market performs each year - how using dividends for income can actually grow your wealth in retirement In the REAL ESTATE chapter, it shows you: - why using extra money to paying off your house generally puts you in a poorer position than saving it up - how buying real estate shields from your biggest inflation threat In the INSURANCE chapter, it shows you: - why all insurance decisions begin with your insurable needs and how to calculate this - how to know if you need long term care insurance or if you can self-insure In the chapter on LEGAL PLANNING, it shows you: - whether you should get a trust or a will - why putting "joint" on accounts and property can be a massive mistake In the chapter on TAXES, it shows you: - how people can receive Social Security tax free - how tax deferral does not usually help you Wealth by Virtue looks at your personal finances, financial planning, and retirement planning as a comprehensive structure rather than as unrelated components.

Adam Smith and the Virtues of Enlightenment

Author : Charles L. Griswold
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521628914
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (289 download)

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Book Synopsis Adam Smith and the Virtues of Enlightenment by : Charles L. Griswold

Download or read book Adam Smith and the Virtues of Enlightenment written by Charles L. Griswold and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Griswold has written a comprehensive philosophical study of Smith's moral and political thought. Griswold sets Smith's work in the context of the Enlightenment and relates it to current discussions in moral and political philosophy. Smith's appropriation as well as criticism of ancient philosophy, and his carefully balanced defence of a liberal and humane moral and political outlook, are also explored. This 1999 book is a major philosophical and historical reassessment of a key figure in the Enlightenment that will be of particular interest to philosophers and political and legal theorists, as well as historians of ideas, rhetoric, and political economy.

Saving Adam Smith

Author : Jonathan B. Wight
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132782642
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Saving Adam Smith written by Jonathan B. Wight and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2001-10-29 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam Smith ... Father of Modern Economics ... Died in 1790 ... but 200 years later, his spirit is tortured by the caricatures we remember in his name. In Saving Adam Smith, he is tortured enough to return to Earth ... and so begins a journey of discovery that cuts across two centuries, as doctoral student Richard Burns puts his life on the line to rediscover Smith's most profound insight: Selfishness is not enough.

Wealth and Virtue

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (115 download)

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Wealth, Virtue, and Moral Luck

Author : Kate Ward
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781647121372
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (213 download)

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Download or read book Wealth, Virtue, and Moral Luck written by Kate Ward and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this book, Kate Ward addresses the issue of inequality from the perspective of Christian virtue ethics. Her unique contribution is to argue that moral luck, our individual life circumstances, affects one's ability to pursue virtue. She argues that economic status functions as moral luck and impedes the ability of both the wealthy and the impoverished to pursue virtues such as prudence, justice, and temperance. The book presents social science evidence that inequality reduces empathy for others' suffering, and increases violence, fear, and the desire to punish others. For the wealthy, inequality creates "hyperagency" - abundant freedom, power, and choice beyond that enjoyed by other members of society. For the poor, scarcity of time, money, and other important goods can also impair their ability to pursue virtue. Having established the theological harm caused by inequality, Ward then makes the argument that both individual Christians and Christian communities have obligations to address the impact of inequality. As individuals, Christians should pursue what Ward calls encounter, conversion, and contentment. Encounter means genuinely reaching out to the less fortunate and spending enough time to get to know individuals as human beings. For Ward, conversion means informing oneself about the realities of poverty and inequality. Contentment means being satisfied with one's position and not striving for more material wealth. Christian communities, in Ward's view, have obligations to pursue political action, tithing, and aid, and to foster encounters in parishes and educational settings"--

Wealth, Virtue, and Moral Luck

Author : Kate Ward
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
ISBN 13 : 1647121388
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (471 download)

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Download or read book Wealth, Virtue, and Moral Luck written by Kate Ward and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this book, Kate Ward addresses the issue of inequality from the perspective of Christian virtue ethics. Her unique contribution is to argue that moral luck, our individual life circumstances, affects one's ability to pursue virtue. She argues that economic status functions as moral luck and impedes the ability of both the wealthy and the impoverished to pursue virtues such as prudence, justice, and temperance. The book presents social science evidence that inequality reduces empathy for others' suffering, and increases violence, fear, and the desire to punish others. For the wealthy, inequality creates "hyperagency" - abundant freedom, power, and choice beyond that enjoyed by other members of society. For the poor, scarcity of time, money, and other important goods can also impair their ability to pursue virtue. Having established the theological harm caused by inequality, Ward then makes the argument that both individual Christians and Christian communities have obligations to address the impact of inequality. As individuals, Christians should pursue what Ward calls encounter, conversion, and contentment. Encounter means genuinely reaching out to the less fortunate and spending enough time to get to know individuals as human beings. For Ward, conversion means informing oneself about the realities of poverty and inequality. Contentment means being satisfied with one's position and not striving for more material wealth. Christian communities, in Ward's view, have obligations to pursue political action, tithing, and aid, and to foster encounters in parishes and educational settings"--

Virtue & Affluence

Author : John C. Haughey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9781556128110
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Virtue & Affluence written by John C. Haughey and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1997 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in 1991, Jesuit priest and lecturer John Haughey was asked to conduct a series of weekend workshops for Christian people who had considerable wealth ? mostly multimillionaires. He was challenged to help them reflect on their responsibilities or ?call? with respect to their wealth, leading them as a group of peers to shed light on their own personal reflections and insights. Members of the middle class are intrigued by the wealthy but they also find that they are bedeviled by many of the same questions that bother those addressed in this challenging and incisive book.

Adam Smith's System of Liberty, Wealth, and Virtue

Author : Athol Fitzgibbons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780191596247
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (962 download)

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Book Synopsis Adam Smith's System of Liberty, Wealth, and Virtue by : Athol Fitzgibbons

Download or read book Adam Smith's System of Liberty, Wealth, and Virtue written by Athol Fitzgibbons and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the neglected parts of Smith's writings to show that the political & economic theories built logically on his morals this book examines the influence that Smith's philosophy had on his economics.

How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life

Author : Russ Roberts
Publisher : Portfolio
ISBN 13 : 1591847958
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life written by Russ Roberts and published by Portfolio. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How the insights of an 18th century economist can help us live better in the 21st century. Adam Smith became famous for The Wealth of Nations, but the Scottish economist also cared deeply about our moral choices and behavior--the subjects of his other brilliant book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759). Now, economist Russ Roberts shows why Smith's neglected work might be the greatest self-help book you've never read. Roberts explores Smith's unique and fascinating approach to fundamental questions such as: - What is the deepest source of human satisfaction? - Why do we sometimes swing between selfishness and altruism? - What's the connection between morality and happiness? Drawing on current events, literature, history, and pop culture, Roberts offers an accessible and thought-provoking view of human behavior through the lenses of behavioral economics and philosophy"--

The Virtue of Wealth

Author : Paul Sutherland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981870809
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Virtue of Wealth written by Paul Sutherland and published by . This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clever and insightful book that shows how to balance life happiness and investing.

The Virtue of Money

Author : Daniel Arthur Nelson
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1475927401
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (759 download)

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Download or read book The Virtue of Money written by Daniel Arthur Nelson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think about all the myths you've been taught about money. Money does not contribute to peace of mind. Material things do not contribute to happiness. We can never honor things if we use them as a means to self-enhancement. AuthorDaniel Arthur Nelsonwho has gone from living a hardscrabble life to one of pleasure and luxury, sweeps those lies aside. He contends that money helps people achieve great things, and wanting it is an honorable desire. Money can bring economic security and allow you to enrich the body, mind, and soul. Underestimating the peace and happiness money can bring you is a dire mistake that could have devastating consequences. While there is nothing intrinsically bad about poor people, the notion that there is virtue in poverty is misguided and harmful. On the contrary, the sensible and moral view is that the love of money, properly balanced, is indeed, righteous. Seeking material success allows you to live a more productive life and enjoyThe Virtue of Money.

The Gospel of Wealth Essays and Other Writings

Author : Andrew Carnegie
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 110109771X
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Gospel of Wealth Essays and Other Writings written by Andrew Carnegie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-09-26 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Words of wisdom from American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie Focusing on Carnegie's most famous essay, "The Gospel of Wealth," this book of his writings, published here together for the first time, demonstrates the late steel magnate's beliefs on wealth, poverty, the public good, and capitalism. Carnegie's commitment to ensuring and promoting the welfare of his fellow human beings through philanthropic deeds ranged from donations to universities and museums to establishing more than 2,500 public libraries in the English-speaking world, and he gave away more than $350 million toward those efforts during his lifetime. The Gospel of Wealth is an eloquent testament to the importance of charitable giving for the public good. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The Virtue Of Prosperity

Author : Dinesh D'Souza
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743242068
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book The Virtue Of Prosperity written by Dinesh D'Souza and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-05-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Virtue of Prosperity, Dinesh D'Souza examines the spiritual and social crisis spawned by the new economy and new technologies of the last ten years. D'Souza questions the basic premise of the American dream that prosperity and "progress" will better the human condition. Anchored in history, rich in anecdote, and supported by state-of-the-art data, The Virtue of Prosperity is a tough-minded critique of our high-tech culture, with a surprising prescription for doing well and doing good.

Deadly Virtue

Author : Heather Martel
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813057310
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Deadly Virtue written by Heather Martel and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Deadly Virtue, Heather Martel argues that the French Protestant attempt to colonize Florida in the 1560s significantly shaped the developing concept of race in sixteenth-century America. Telling the story of the short-lived French settlement of Fort Caroline in what is now Jacksonville, Florida, Martel reveals how race, gender, sexuality, and Christian morality intersected to form the foundations of modern understandings of whiteness. Equipped with Calvinist theology and humoral science, an ancient theory that the human body is subject to physical change based on one’s emotions and environment, French settlers believed their Christian love could transform the cultural, spiritual, and political allegiances of Indigenous people. But their conversion efforts failed when the colony was wiped out by the Spanish. Martel explains that the French took this misfortune as a sign of God’s displeasure with their collaborative ideals, and from this historical moment she traces the growth of separatist colonial strategies. Through the logic of Calvinist predestination, Martel argues, colonists came to believe that white, Christian bodies were beautiful, virtuous, entitled to wealth, and chosen by God. The history of Fort Caroline offers a key to understanding the resonances between religious morality and white supremacy in America today.

An Enquiry Whether a General Practice of Virtue Tends to the Wealth Or Poverty, Benefit Or Disadvantage of a People?

Author : George Blewitt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book An Enquiry Whether a General Practice of Virtue Tends to the Wealth Or Poverty, Benefit Or Disadvantage of a People? written by George Blewitt and published by . This book was released on 1725 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: