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Author:   Paul Oslington (Australian Catholic University)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.385kg
ISBN:  

9780415454810

ISBN 10:   0415454816
Pages:   172
Publication Date:   26 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 2 Natural Theology: Philosophical and Historical Issues Introduction Natural theology and scripture Varieties of natural theology The British tradition of scientific natural theology Natural theology, creation and providence Natural theology and theodicy Conclusion 3 Early English Theological Roots of Political Economy Introduction Joseph Butler (1692–1752) Josiah Tucker (1713–99) William Paley (1743–1805) Edmund Burke (1729–97) Conclusion 4 Adam Smith as Natural Theologian Introduction Adam Smith’s religious background Adam Smith's invisible hand Adam Smith’s theodicy The future hope, nature and justice in Smith’s system. Conclusion 5 Natural Theology and the Emergence of Political Economy: Stewart, Malthus, Sumner and Chalmers Introduction Further Scottish background: Dugald Stewart Malthus' Principle of Population and its theodicy Development of Malthus’ theodicy by JB Sumner Malthus’ Scottish disciple Thomas Chalmers Conclusion 6 Progress and Tension: Richard Whately and William Whewell Introduction Political Economy at Oxford: Nassau Senior and the responses by Richard Whately and JH Newman Richard Whately Political Economy at Cambridge: Richard Jones and William Whewell Conclusion 7 The Demise of Natural Theology and Separation of Economics from Theology Introduction Explaining the separation of economics from theology Explaining the demise of natural theology The demise of natural theology as the separation of economics from theology Evolution as a lost opportunity to renew natural theology Subsequent developments in Britain, continental Europe and North America Conclusion 8 Reflections on the Contemporary Relationship between Economics and Theology Introduction What can we learn from this episode about what promotes fruitful and unfruitful exchange between economists and theologians? Frameworks for contemporary engagement Appendix: analysis of key terms in English books

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"'Oslington’s work adds clarity to the ongoing battle among intellectual historians for the right to narrate the history of economic thought. In a world where economic principles are often endowed with ‘natural’ authority, people on both ends of the economic spectrum have something to gain by claiming thinkers such as Adam Smith as their intellectual ancestors. As an expert in the ongoing dialogue between economics and Christian theology, Oslington is uniquely placed to explore this foundational period of economic tradition.' Kathryn D. Blanchard, Alma College ""The last two decades have seen a notable “turn to religion,” as it has been called in a variety of academic disciplines, including economics. Part of this movement is increased attention to the relationship between economics and religion, and particu>larly theology, from a historical perspective. Paul Oslington’s work on theology and economics, including an earlier edited volume (Adam Smith as Theologian), stands at the forefront of this revisionist program, which aims both to more properly ground historical understandings of the origins of political economy as well as to use that grounding as a way to begin to reconcile—if not reunite—theology and political economy."" —Jordan J. Ballor, HOPE reviews"

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