In Search of a Moral Foundation for Capitalism: From Adam Smith to Amartya Sen (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781009434393)

The search for a moral foundation for capitalism has a long history that continues to unfold, yet many are unaware of this search or its implications for the future of capitalism. The recent pandemic has uncovered cracks in the foundation of capitalism and raised doubts regarding its ability to meet the broader needs of society. In Search of a Moral Foundation for Capitalism explains the continuing demand for a moral foundation from the perspective of business leaders, business educators, and policymakers, and tells the story of the search for that moral foundation through its leading characters. By presenting the life stories and writings of these leading characters - from Adam Smith to Amartya Sen - this book reveals the rich moral critique provided by these great thinkers and explains how that rich critique was lost through the influence of the Chicago School and its emphasis on self-interest.

Author: Douglas E. Stevens
ISBN-10: 100943439X
ISBN-13: 9781009434393
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/22/2024
Pages: 225
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.06h x 5.91w x 0.94d