Theology of money
By Philip Goodchild
In our modern world, money shapes nearly every aspect of human existence, yet few pause to examine its deeper spiritual and philosophical implications. Philip Goodchild invites readers on a profound exploration that reveals money not merely as a tool of exchange, but as a powerful force that fundamentally alters how we understand value, meaning, and social relationships.
Through rigorous philosophical inquiry, Goodchild demonstrates how monetary systems have gradually subordinated moral considerations to purely economic calculations. This shift represents more than financial policy—it reflects a transformation in the very foundations of human society. Drawing insights from Christian theology alongside influential thinkers like Karl Marx, Adam Smith, and Georg Simmel, the author constructs a compelling framework for understanding money's true nature.
At its core, Goodchild argues, money represents crystallized hope—promises of future value rather than inherent worth. This system of perpetual deferral creates an endless cycle where today's value depends entirely on tomorrow's expectations. As debt-based creation binds individuals, corporations, and governments into increasingly complex webs of obligation, money emerges as perhaps the most pervasive form of social control in contemporary life.
For readers seeking to understand the spiritual dimensions of economic life, this work offers essential insights into how financial systems shape consciousness itself. Goodchild challenges us to recognize the faith we unconsciously place in monetary systems and consider the profound implications of this collective belief.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Reichtum
- ✓ Explore Christentum
- ✓ Explore Wealth
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Pengar
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Förmögenhet
- ✓ Explore Kristendom
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Details
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Duke University Press, Duke University Press Books
- ISBN-13
- 9780822344384
- ISBN-10
- 0822344386
- Pages
- 296
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BR115.W4 G66 2009
