Theology and ethics in Adam Smith: A case for Islamic Economics

This study is an analysis of the theological and ethical dimensions inthe writings of Adam Smith. It deals with aspects of philosophy and intellectualhistory. By revealing the theological and ethical roots of Smith’s writings in theformation of modern economics, arguments for an economics that is ba...

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Main Author: Naser, Mohammad Wasim (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2018
In: Intellectual discourse
Year: 2018, Volume: 26, Pages: 309-332
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Summary:This study is an analysis of the theological and ethical dimensions inthe writings of Adam Smith. It deals with aspects of philosophy and intellectualhistory. By revealing the theological and ethical roots of Smith’s writings in theformation of modern economics, arguments for an economics that is based onIslamic foundations become stronger. The study will therefore lay out the basicmoral project of Smith and then contextualize it in the Western Enlightenmenttradition. It shows how religious discourses were instrumental in shaping thethoughts and ideas of Enlightenment in general, and economics in particular.The study will then give a brief overview of traditional Islamic theology andethics in order to give directions for future research.
ISSN:2289-5639
Contains:Enthalten in: Intellectual discourse