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Subverting Greed: Religious Perspectives on the Global Economy is a collection of insightful essays by distinguished scholars of religion—all of whom are also practitioners of the religious traditions they examine. The essays consider the economic impact of globalization through the unique lenses of each religion, defining common problems and proposing common solutions in the process. Subverting Greed is a useful addition and corrective to the typical discussion of global economics, which is often preoccupied with simplistic celebrations of material growth. By focusing on the human, communal, and spiritual dimensions of globalization and global economic justice, the essays in this volume will help students develop a more balanced and nuanced understanding of our world.
“The writers in this slim but incisive volume have thrown a very powerful torchlight onto the critical issues regarding the negative aspects of globalization as they appear from the vantage point of various religious perspectives. Any attempt to focus the attention of Muslims, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Confucians and African traditionalists is likely to be a challenge. In this case it is a challenge which succeeds by focusing attention on the globalization of the culture of greed.”
—Nur Yalman, World Affairs Journal
“The authors believe that the religions should lead the way to help humanity learn from each other.”
—Catholic News Service, April 10, 2003
Paul F. Knitter is professor emeritus of theology at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chandra Muzaffar is President of the International Movement for a Just World and professor at the Centre for Civilisational Dialogue in the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Foreword
Daisaku Ikeda
Preface
Virginia Benson
Introduction
Paul F. Knitter
Chapter 1: Igbo and African Religious Perspectives on Religious Conscience and the Global Economy
Ifi Amadiume
Chapter 2: Religious Conscience and the Global Economy: An Eastern Perspective on Sociospiritual Activism
Swami Agnivesh and Bandhua Mukti Morcha
Chapter 3: Pave the Planet, or Wear Shoes? A Buddhist Perspective on Greed and Globalization
David R. Loy
Chapter 4: A Confucian View of the Global Economy
Zhou Qin
Chapter 5: Judaism and Economic Reform
Norman Solomon
Chapter 6: God´s Household: Christianity, Economics, and Planetary Living
Sallie McFague
Chapter 7: Globalization and Greed: A Muslim Perspective
Ameer Ali
Conclusion
Chandra Muzaffar
Works Cited
Contributors
Index
Subverting Greed: Religious Perspectives on the Global Economy is a collection of insightful essays by distinguished scholars of religion—all of whom are also practitioners of the religious traditions they examine. The essays consider the economic impact of globalization through the unique lenses of each religion, defining common problems and proposing common solutions in the process. Subverting Greed is a useful addition and corrective to the typical discussion of global economics, which is often preoccupied with simplistic celebrations of material growth. By focusing on the human, communal, and spiritual dimensions of globalization and global economic justice, the essays in this volume will help students develop a more balanced and nuanced understanding of our world.
“The writers in this slim but incisive volume have thrown a very powerful torchlight onto the critical issues regarding the negative aspects of globalization as they appear from the vantage point of various religious perspectives. Any attempt to focus the attention of Muslims, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Confucians and African traditionalists is likely to be a challenge. In this case it is a challenge which succeeds by focusing attention on the globalization of the culture of greed.”
—Nur Yalman, World Affairs Journal
“The authors believe that the religions should lead the way to help humanity learn from each other.”
—Catholic News Service, April 10, 2003
Paul F. Knitter is professor emeritus of theology at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chandra Muzaffar is President of the International Movement for a Just World and professor at the Centre for Civilisational Dialogue in the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
Foreword
Daisaku Ikeda
Preface
Virginia Benson
Introduction
Paul F. Knitter
Chapter 1: Igbo and African Religious Perspectives on Religious Conscience and the Global Economy
Ifi Amadiume
Chapter 2: Religious Conscience and the Global Economy: An Eastern Perspective on Sociospiritual Activism
Swami Agnivesh and Bandhua Mukti Morcha
Chapter 3: Pave the Planet, or Wear Shoes? A Buddhist Perspective on Greed and Globalization
David R. Loy
Chapter 4: A Confucian View of the Global Economy
Zhou Qin
Chapter 5: Judaism and Economic Reform
Norman Solomon
Chapter 6: God´s Household: Christianity, Economics, and Planetary Living
Sallie McFague
Chapter 7: Globalization and Greed: A Muslim Perspective
Ameer Ali
Conclusion
Chandra Muzaffar
Works Cited
Contributors
Index
