

The Theological Roots of Capitalism: A Conversation with Economist Benjamin M. Friedman
4 snips Mar 24, 2021
Benjamin M. Friedman, a Harvard economist and author of "Religion and the Rise of Capitalism," dives into the profound connections between theology and economics. He discusses how religious ideas influenced key economic theorists like Adam Smith, and the evolution of economic thought from Calvinism to human agency. The fascinating role of the 'invisible hand' reveals divine implications in free-market principles. Friedman further explores how differing eschatological views shape contemporary economic policies, demonstrating the continuing relevance of theology in today's capitalism.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Theological Roots of Economics
03:19 • 15min
Faith and Economics in the 19th Century
17:55 • 17min
The Invisible Hand: God, Economics, and Theological Interpretation
34:27 • 6min
Theological Shifts and Economic Responses
39:57 • 10min
Theological Influences on Economics
49:29 • 8min
Exploring the Theological Underpinnings of Capitalism
57:38 • 6min