Revolution, economics, and religion
Book Description
In the turbulent aftermath of the French Revolution, English intellectuals faced a profound challenge: how to respond to radical ideas that threatened established social and religious order. Anthony Michael C. Waterman explores a fascinating chapter in intellectual history, revealing how thinkers of the early nineteenth century crafted an innovative synthesis between economic theory and Christian theology.
Following Thomas Malthus's groundbreaking Essay on Population in 1798, a new political economy emerged that sought to bridge the gap between conservative resistance and progressive reform. This intellectual movement discovered a middle path, neither embracing ultra-conservative positions nor succumbing to revolutionary fervor. Through careful analysis, Waterman demonstrates how Anglican theology and emerging economic principles formed an unexpected alliance.
This scholarly work illuminates how fundamental concepts that would later shape modern economics first took root during this period of ideological struggle. The book examines the "intellectual repulse of the Revolution," showing how religious and economic thought combined to create a coherent worldview that could address the social upheavals of the time.
For readers interested in understanding how spiritual and material concerns intersect in times of crisis, this study offers valuable insights into the historical development of ideas that continue to influence contemporary discussions about faith, economics, and social change. Waterman provides what he calls the "missing piece of the jigsaw" in early nineteenth-century English intellectual development.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 310 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Liberalismus
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Theodicy
- ✓ Explore Christliche Soziallehre
- ✓ Explore Historia do pensamento economico
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Historia moderna (economia)
- ✓ Explore Christianisme et politique
