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Foundations of a Free & Virtuous Society
Creative, quirky, and always winsome, Dylan Pahman builds a systematic case for a positive relationship between a biblical understanding of the human person and the economic flourishing that freedom enables. His tour of scripture, philosophy, and economics mirrors the curriculum of the Acton Institute’s highly successful conferences. Free-market advocates will discover a sound theological groundwork and people of faith will learn how to speak “Economish” as they follow Pahman through this crash course in the principles of a free and virtuous society.
168 pages, Paperback
Published May 23, 2017
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August 12, 2020
A splendid introduction to the economic science for a Christian. Written with humour and acuity in equal measure.
Every complex point is incarnated with an earthy and recognisable example.
Pahman is no mere ideologue but allots each sphere of life it's due place in God's good creation.
Addressing a myriad of misconceptions with comprehensive clarity- the role of income inequality, 'unfettered' markets and place of trade- he implicitly and intelligently encourages us to marry deontology and teleology. (Saving us from short sightedness, false gains and visions which are too small.)
Neither intentions nor consequences alone.
The book introduces and is based around a robust Christian Anthropology. Transcending a mere introduction...
Even answering the question, "what does it mean to be a true human being?" With "Who is Jesus Christ?"
Amen!
Every complex point is incarnated with an earthy and recognisable example.
Pahman is no mere ideologue but allots each sphere of life it's due place in God's good creation.
Addressing a myriad of misconceptions with comprehensive clarity- the role of income inequality, 'unfettered' markets and place of trade- he implicitly and intelligently encourages us to marry deontology and teleology. (Saving us from short sightedness, false gains and visions which are too small.)
Neither intentions nor consequences alone.
The book introduces and is based around a robust Christian Anthropology. Transcending a mere introduction...
Even answering the question, "what does it mean to be a true human being?" With "Who is Jesus Christ?"
Amen!
December 17, 2017
A short yet dense book about how Christians should view free market economics from a biblical standpoint. Loved the quirky examples and pop culture references as well as the prescient quotes from early church fathers. One of my favorite books of 2017!
June 23, 2019
This book provided a lot of interesting foundations for primary principles for creating “a free and virtuous society.” I thought it was a good book, an interesting book, and an important book.
However, I was hoping for a little more depth. I kept reading the book and thinking that it would get there, but it never really got there for me. Then again, it outlined that it hoped to establish “foundations.” But yeah, let me know if you want to read it, I have it on my shelves!
However, I was hoping for a little more depth. I kept reading the book and thinking that it would get there, but it never really got there for me. Then again, it outlined that it hoped to establish “foundations.” But yeah, let me know if you want to read it, I have it on my shelves!
November 15, 2019
This a good small book that will show you the basis of economics from the conservative/capitalist perspective. I felt that the author has some bias, and presupposition that are incorrect, specially in relation to the markets, overall it's ok, but I found that I disagreed with some of his conclusions.
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April 20, 2020
Annoying Judeo-Christian synthesis with Chamber of Commerce economics - Acton needs to do better
March 24, 2023
Excellent book on economics from a Biblical worldview.
January 1, 2018
A fun and informative welcome to economics
I found this book to be both insightful and entertaining. As someone familiar with both theology and economics to some degree, I was able to skim some sections but I found a lot of meat in every chapter.
I found this book to be both insightful and entertaining. As someone familiar with both theology and economics to some degree, I was able to skim some sections but I found a lot of meat in every chapter.
April 3, 2021
Well thought out thoughts. Made me realize who is really the idealist
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