Prophets and Profits: Religion, Ethics and Economic Discourse, (Hardcover)

The book offers a critical exploration of the epistemological and ethical underpinnings of economic and financial thought, with a special emphasis on the implicit and explicit references to religious frameworks. Drawing from the history of ideas, philosophy of science, and moral theology, the book examines how modern economic and financial theories have been shaped by -- and continue to reflect -- normative structures rooted in religious worldviews. Through a rigorous analysis of classical, neoclassical, Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Islamic economic thought, the author reveals the persistent moral tensions and ideological contradictions that underlie the apparent scientific neutrality of financial discourse. This work challenges the secular mythology of economic rationality by exposing the theological remnants and metaphysical commitments embedded in the language of markets, utility, and risk. The book stands at the intersection of economic epistemology, religious ethics, and moral critique of economic and financial theories. While other works touch on this terrain, this one is singular in its interdisciplinary depth, its critical tone, and its focus on the performative use of religious references in economic discourse.

• Prophets and Profits: Religion, Ethics and Economic Discourse, (Hardcover)
• Author: Ethics International Press, Inc
• ISBN: 9781837116164
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2027-01-15
• Page Count: 345