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The Theological Roots of Capitalism: A Conversation with Economist Benjamin M. Friedman

Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler

CHAPTER

The Invisible Hand: God, Economics, and Theological Interpretation

This chapter explores the intersection of Adam Smith's economic theories and theological questions, particularly the role of the 'invisible hand' in relation to belief in a sovereign God. It examines human traits like sympathy and improvement through a Smithian lens, proposing that his philosophy may have divine implications without dismissing God's sovereignty.

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