| Description |
234 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
Pope Francis and the Caring Society is a thoughtful exploration of the Pope’s earnest call for a dialogue on building a truly compassionate society. Francis’s fervent support for uplifting the poor and protecting the environment has inspired far-reaching discussions worldwide: Do capitalism and socialism have positive or negative social consequences? What is the most effective way to fight poverty? And what value does a religious perspective offer in addressing moral, political, and economic problems? The book provides an integrated perspective on Francis and the issues he has raised, examining the intersection of religion, politics, and economics. Readers will discover important historical and cultural context for considering Francis’s views, along with alternative solutions for environmental preservation, a defense of Francis’s criticism of power and privilege, a case for market-based entrepreneurship and private charity as potent tools for fighting poverty, and an examination of Francis’s philosophy of the family. |
| Contents |
Pope Francis, His Predecessors, and the Market / Andrew M. Yuengert -- Understanding Pope Francis: Argentina, Economic Failure, and the Teología del Pueblo / Samuel Gregg -- Uneven Playing Fields: Markets and Oligarchy / Gabriel X. Martinez -- Pope Francis, Capitalism, and Private Charitable Giving / Lawrence J. McQuillan, Hayeon Carol Park -- Pope Francis on the Environmental Crisis / A. M. C. Waterman -- Property Rights and Conservation: The Missing Theme of Laudato si' / Philip Booth -- The Family Economics of Pope Francis / Allan C. Carlson. |
| Subject |
Francis, Pope, 1936-
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Catholic Church -- Doctrines.
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| Subject(S) |
Christian sociology -- Catholic Church.
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Economics -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.
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| Added Name(S) |
Whaples, Robert M., editor.
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| Added Title |
Pope Francis & the caring society |
| ISBN |
9781598132878 (hardcover) |
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1598132873 (hardcover) |
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9781598132885 (paperback) |
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1598132881 (paperback) |
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