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Christian ethics --- Euthanasia --- Catholic Church.

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This book offers different perspectives onHumanism as developed by Catholic Social Teaching, with a particular focus on its relevance in economics and business. The work is composed of three sections, covering what is meant by Christian Humanism, how it links with economic activity, and its practical relevance in the business world of today. Itreviewsthe historical development of Christian Humanism and discusses the arguments which justify it in the current cultural context and how it contributes to human development. The book argues that the current recognition of human dignity and the existence of innate human rights are both ultimately rooted in Christian Humanism. Itsets out the importance of the concept for economic activities, and how Christian Humanism can serve as a metaphysical foundation and ethical basis for a social market economy. Applying Christian Humanism to business leads to the centrality of the person in organizations and to seeing the company as a community of persons working together for the common good. Three thought-provoking case studies illustrate the wide-reaching positive impacts of applying Christian Humanism in the organization.

Philosophy. --- Ethics. --- Economic Theory. --- Philosophy of Religion. --- Philosophy (General). --- Economics. --- Morale --- Philosophie --- Economie politique --- Business ethics. --- Management -- Moral and ethical aspects. --- Social responsibility of business. --- Philosophy --- Philosophy & Religion --- Ethics --- Management --- Moral and ethical aspects. --- Business --- Corporate accountability --- Corporate responsibility --- Corporate social responsibility --- Corporations --- CSR (Corporate social responsibility) --- Industries --- Social responsibility, Corporate --- Social responsibility of industry --- Businesspeople --- Commercial ethics --- Corporate ethics --- Corporation ethics --- Social responsibility --- Moral and ethical aspects --- Professional ethics --- Economic theory. --- Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods. --- Business ethics --- Issues management --- Wealth --- Social aspects --- Economic theory --- Political economy --- Social sciences --- Economic man --- Mental philosophy --- Humanities --- Deontology --- Ethics, Primitive --- Ethology --- Moral philosophy --- Morality --- Morals --- Philosophy, Moral --- Science, Moral --- Values --- Religion—Philosophy. --- Econometrics. --- Religion --- Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics. --- Quantitative Economics. --- Economics, Mathematical --- Statistics

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Recent economic development and the financial and economic crisis require a change in our approach to business and finance. This book combines theology, economy and philosophy in order to examine in detail the idea that the functioning of a free market economy depends upon sound cultural and ethical foundations. The free market is a cultural achievement, not only an economic phenomenon subject to technical rules of trade and exchange. It is an achievement which lives by and depends upon the values and virtues shared by the majority of those who engage in economic activity. It is these values and virtues that we refer to as culture. Trust, credibility, loyalty, diligence, and entrepreneurship are the values inherent in commercial rules and law. But beyond law, there is also the need for ethical convictions and for global solidarity with developing countries. This book offers new ideas for future sustainable development and responds to an increasing need for a new sense of responsibility for the common good in societal institutions and good leadership.

Capitalism -- Moral and ethical aspects. --- Economics -- Philosophy. --- Free enterprise -- Moral and ethical aspects. --- Free enterprise --- Capitalism --- Philosophy --- Business & Economics --- Philosophy & Religion --- Ethics --- Economic Theory --- Moral and ethical aspects --- Free enterprise. --- Free markets --- Laissez-faire --- Markets, Free --- Private enterprise --- Philosophy. --- Religion. --- Ethics. --- Economic theory. --- Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods. --- Religious Studies, general. --- Economic theory --- Political economy --- Social sciences --- Economic man --- Deontology --- Ethics, Primitive --- Ethology --- Moral philosophy --- Morality --- Morals --- Philosophy, Moral --- Science, Moral --- Values --- Religion, Primitive --- Atheism --- God --- Irreligion --- Religions --- Theology --- Mental philosophy --- Humanities --- Economic policy

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This book takes a fresh and interdisciplinary approach to the concept of subsidiarity. While subsidiarity is commonly understood as an organizational principle that assigns competences to the appropriate level within an organization, its application extends beyond politics. This innovative book offers a comprehensive analysis that includes religious and secular perspectives, exploring the relevance of subsidiarity to society, business, law and politics. By bridging the gap between theology, philosophy, political science, law, and history, this volume fills a significant gap in the literature. It reexamines the ideological foundations of subsidiarity within the Catholic social tradition, investigates its practical implications, and questions how it can address the challenges faced by contemporary business environments, particularly issues of social inequity. With a normative and conceptual approach, the book critically reflects on the links between subsidiarity and themes such as responsible business practices, ecological concerns, individual autonomy, and the common good. By exploring the potential of subsidiarity to overcome dichotomies and promote a middle ground between government-based solutions and individual freedom, the volume offers valuable insights and practical solutions. This volume stands out as the first major study dedicated to subsidiarity in society, business, law and politics. Through its multidisciplinary lens, it sheds light on unexplored connections and highlights the role of subsidiarity in fostering ethical and socially responsible behavior. It is an essential resource for researchers, PhD and graduate students, as well as professionals in theology, philosophy, political sciences, law, and history who seek a comprehensive understanding of subsidiarity and its implications for contemporary issues.

Subsidiarity --- Religious aspects --- Catholic Church. --- Europe --- Business ethics. --- Law --- European Politics. --- Catholicism. --- Business Ethics. --- European Law. --- Politics and government. --- Europe.