The Capitalist Spirit: Toward a Religious Ethic of Wealth Creation

By Peter L. Berger (Editor)

Publisher: Ics Pr (December 1990)
ISBN-13: 978-1558151123

Theologians usually overlook the creation of wealth when discussing the ethics of socio-economic issues. They focus instead on wealth distribution, or more accurately redistribution. Since distribution, however, doesn’t occur in a vacuum, the ethics of distribution have been deficient and largely distorted. After all, wealth distribution is meaningless without wealth creation first taking place.

This book takes some initial steps in redressing this neglect of creativity and production. Bringing together some prominent free market thinkers, sociologist Peter Berger has created a volume dedicated to forming a strong ethical case for capitalism.