The Encyclical Caritas in Veritate, Christian Tradition and the Modern World
Martin Schlag
In his most cited sentence, Adam Smith writes that we do not expect our meal from the benevolence of butcher or brewer but their self-interest. Would it be more correct to say justice and virtuousness? What does commandment universal love mean for a Christian working in economy? Pope Benedict XVI gives answers these questions social encyclical. He uses expressions which seem little practical relevance business people: gratuitousness, spirit gift, reciprocity, relationality, etc. These stem line economic thought known as “civil economy” tries make fruitful treasure scholastic economics, especially Franciscan School, other schools teaching. The essay strives explain meaning used encyclical show relevance.
Ethical economy