Scholastic Insights: Economics and Ethics

This chapter examines the contributions of late scholastics to economics, ethics, and moral philosophy, particularly through their understanding of trade practices in the early modern era. It highlights the integration of Aristotelian ethics into modern frameworks, as exemplified by Pierre de Laplace, and discusses the moral complexities of commercial relationships across different faiths. The chapter emphasizes the importance of engaging with historical texts authentically and navigating the challenges of interpreting classical references in light of contemporary scholarship.