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Laszlo . Ed(S): Zsolnai - Ethical Principles and Economic Transformation - A Buddhist Approach - 9789048193097 - V9789048193097
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Ethical Principles and Economic Transformation - A Buddhist Approach

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Description for Ethical Principles and Economic Transformation - A Buddhist Approach Hardback. This book promotes the core value-choices of Buddhism: happiness, peace and permanence as a new path for businesses. Unlike Western economic models, the book proposes a model of peace, permanence and personal relationship, leading to a sustainable business. Editor(s): Zsolnai, Laszlo. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 228 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRE; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 499.

Buddhism points out that emphasizing individuality and promoting the greatest fulfillment of the desires of the individual conjointly lead to destruction. The book promotes the basic value-choices of Buddhism, namely happiness, peace and permanence.

Happiness research convincingly shows that not material wealth but the richness of personal relationships determines happiness. Not things, but people make people happy. Western economics tries to provide people with happiness by supplying enormous quantities of things and today’s dominating business models are based on and cultivates narrow self-centeredness.But what people need are caring relationships and generosity. Buddhist economics makes these values accessible by direct provision. ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
Series
Issues in Business Ethics
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048193097
SKU
V9789048193097
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15

Reviews for Ethical Principles and Economic Transformation - A Buddhist Approach
“I largely agree with the values expressed by the contributors to this collection. … Taken together the work demonstrates that Buddhist economics is still very much a work in progress.” (Richard K. Payne, Pacific World - Journal of the Institute of Buddhist Studies, Vol. 4 (1), 2020)

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