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The End of Work: Theological Critiques of Capitalism

The End of Work: Theological Critiques of Capitalism

Hardcover

Series: Illuminations: Theory & Religion

EconomicsReligion General General Christianity

ISBN10: 1405158921
ISBN13: 9781405158923
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: Sep 28 2007
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.30 Depth: 9.22
Language: English

Surveys twentieth century theologies of work, contrasting differing approaches to consider the problem of labor from a theological perspective.

  • Aimed at theologians concerned with how Christianity might engage in social criticism, as well those who are interested in the connection between Marxist and Christian traditions
  • Explores debates about labor under capitalism and considers the relationship between divine and human work
  • Through a thorough reading of Weber's Protestant Work Ethic, argues that the triumph of the spirit of utility is crucial to understanding modern notions of work
  • Draws on the work of various twentieth century Catholic thinkers, including Josef Pieper, Jacques Maritain, Eric Gill, and David Jones
  • Published in the new and prestigious Illuminations series.

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