This book offers different perspectives onHumanism as developed by Catholic Social Teaching, with a particular focus on its relevance in economics and business. The work is composed of three sections, covering what is meant by Christian Humanism, how it links with economic activity, and its practical relevance in the business world of today. Itreviewsthe historical development of Christian Humanism and discusses the arguments which justify it in the current cultural context and how it contributes to human development. The book argues that the current recognition of human dignity and the existence of innate human rights are both ultimately rooted in Christian Humanism. Itsets out the importance of the concept for economic activities, and how Christian Humanism can serve as a metaphysical foundation and ethical basis for a social market economy. Applying Christian Humanism to business leads to the centrality of the person in organizations and to seeing the company as a community of persons working together for the common good. Three thought-provoking case studies illustrate the wide-reaching positive impacts of applying Christian Humanism in the organization.

Zusammenfassung

This book offers different perspectives on Humanism as developed by Catholic Social Teaching, with a particular focus on its relevance in economics and business. The work is composed of three sections, covering what is meant by Christian Humanism, how it links with economic activity, and its practical relevance in the business world of today. It reviews the historical development of Christian Humanism and discusses the arguments which justify it in the current cultural context and how it contributes to human development. The book argues that the current recognition of human dignity and the existence of innate human rights are both ultimately rooted in Christian Humanism. It sets out the importance of the concept for economic activities, and how Christian Humanism can serve as a metaphysical foundation and ethical basis for a social market economy. Applying Christian Humanism to business leads to the centrality of the person in organizations and to seeing the company as a community of persons working together for the common good. Three thought-provoking case studies illustrate the wide-reaching positive impacts of applying Christian Humanism in the organization.

Inhalt
Foreword; Jordi Canals.- Introduction; Domenec Mele and Martin Schlag.- I Understanding Christian Humanism.- Christian Humanism within the Current Cultural Context; Luis Romera.- The Historical Development of Modern Christian Humanism; Martin Schlag .- The Christian Roots of Human Dignity and Innate Human Rights; Domenec Mele.- The contribution of Christian Humanism to development; Domenec Melé.- Renewing Western Culture through Christian Humanism; Jens Zimmermann .- News Perspectives for Christian Humanism Rethinking the concept of liberty; Markus Krienke.- II Christian Humanism and Economic Activity.- Does Christian Humanism Make Sense within Economic Activity?; Miguel A. Martínez-Echevarría.- Social Market Economy: Seeking a Metaphysical Foundation; Peter Schallenberg.- Christian Humanism as the Ethical Basis for a Social Market Economy; Arnd Küppers.- III Christian Humanism In Business.- The Business of Business is the Human Person; Lloyd Sandelands.- The business enterprise -a Christian Humanism perspective; Michael Nauthon Helen Alford (to be confirmed).- Italian Economia Aziendale as a Model Inspired by Christian Humanism; Ericka Costa and Tommaso Ramus.- Why is a Christian Manager Different?; Antonio Argandoña.