First published 2015
Thomas E. Woods tackles one of modern society's most contentious debates: can Catholic social teaching coexist with free market capitalism? Woods argues that the Church's moral framework actually supports market economics rather than opposing it. He examines papal encyclicals, theological traditions, and economic principles to build his case. The author challenges common assumptions about Catholic social doctrine while defending capitalism from a religious perspective. Woods addresses critics who claim free markets conflict with Christian values about poverty, justice, and human dignity. He demonstrates how market mechanisms can serve moral ends when properly understood. This book offers readers a framework for reconciling faith-based social concerns with economic freedom.
Genres: history, business, economics, non-fiction, academic, catholic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-work, challenging-assumptions
275 pages · Kindle Edition · Lexington Books