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From Greed to Wellbeing: A Buddhist Approach to Resolving Our Economic and Financial Crises

Autor Joel Magnuson
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 noi 2016
Despite our fitful attempts over decades at reform, the global financial system seems caught in cycles of boom and bust, instability, and scandal. In this timely new book, Joel Magnuson builds on the classic works of E. F. Schumacher and other kindred spirits to provide a Buddhist economics perspective on this recurring pattern, and offers new possibilities for real change.

The book centers on the belief that greed, aggression, and delusion (Buddhism’s “three poisons”) are embedded within our financial institutions and that they perpetuate the continued widespread attachment to endless economic growth and financial accumulation that are responsible for social and ecological malaise. Arguing that mainstream economics fails to adequately address this cycle, Magnuson presents a new framework of Buddhist economics, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of current economic problems and offering a course toward genuine well-being.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781447318941
ISBN-10: 1447318943
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.36 kg
Editura: Bristol University Press
Colecția Policy Press

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“In reviewing the history of modern economics, Magnuson offers a Buddhist critique of the value system it relies upon, arguing that modern economics is fueled by the Buddha’s ‘three fires’ of greed, aggression, and delusion. These poisons, he says, are embedded within our financial institutions and are responsible for our attachment to ‘growth’ as the only measurement of economic success. . . . [From Greed to Wellbeing takes] a creative approach to understanding our world and will motivate and inspire you as a Buddhist, citizen, and human being. . . . [It proves] that the discipline of economics need not be dismal after all.”

"From Greed to Wellbeing is a tour de force. If you really want to get a close look at the socioeconomic merry-go-round we've been on since 1776 (and before), this is the book for you."

“Joel Magnuson skillfully applies Buddhist teachings to quench the flames of greed, hatred, and delusion that are consuming our world.”

"A stinging critique of hegemonic capitalistic practices that puts forward remedies based in socially engaged Buddhism. Magnuson proposes a commendable yet difficult journey toward personal enlightenment, a more human economy and a better future.”

“Restructuring individual consciousness and restructuring society are complementary activities, and both are desperately needed. This new book from Joel Magnuson shows us how to do this.”

“This is an insightful critique of our dysfunctional economic system, informed by Buddhist principles. Magnuson shows that the reforms usually proposed cannot alleviate the basic problem: a system that is self-destructive because it institutionalizes greed. And he offers a way forward implied by Buddhist teachings.”

“Magnuson presents an ethical critique of conventional economics based in Buddhist principles, offering a hopeful and creative path to system stability, personal satisfaction, and liberating transformation.”