ISBN:
9789048193103
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (XI, 213p. 7 illus, digital)
Series Statement:
Issues in Business Ethics 33
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Series Statement:
Bücher
Parallel Title:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Ethical principles and economic transformation
Keywords:
Wirtschaftsethik
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Wirtschaftswissenschaft
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Wirtschaftsphilosophie
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Buddhismus
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Philosophy (General)
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Ethics
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Philosophy, modern
;
Religion (General)
;
Development Economics
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Philosophy
;
Philosophy (General)
;
Ethics
;
Philosophy, modern
;
Religion (General)
;
Development Economics
;
Business ethics
;
Economics
;
Religious aspects
;
Buddhism
Abstract:
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. Peace can be achieved in nonviolent ways. Wanting less can substantially contribute to this endeavor and make it happen more easily. Permanence, or ecological sustainability, requires a drastic cutback in the present level of consumption and production globally. This reduction should not be an inconvenient exercise of self-sacrifice. In the noble ethos of reducing suffering it can be a positive development path for humanity.
Description / Table of Contents:
Preface; Acknowledgement; Contents; Contributors; Part I Introduction; 1 Why Buddhist Economics?; The Emergence of Buddhist Economics; The Structure of the Book; References; Part II Buddhist Ethics Applied to Economics; 2 The Relational Economy; Introduction; Can a Buddhist Be a Capitalist?; The Concepts We Harden On; Where These Concepts Came From; Some Notes on Actual Economies; Some Notes on Utopian Economies; Some Reflections on Buddhism and Economic Practice; Conclusion; Notes; References; 3 Buddhism and Sustainable Consumption; Introduction; Sustainable Consumption
Description / Table of Contents:
Sustainable Consumption and the Buddhist World ViewMeasuring the Impact of Consumption; Achieving Sustainable Consumption; Conclusions; Notes; References; 4 Economic Sufficiency and Santi Asoke; Buddhist Economic Ethics for the Individual; The Royal Thai Sufficiency Economy Model; The Santi Asoke Buddhist Reform Movement of Thailand; Social and Environmental Ethics; Ethic 1: Self-reliance; Ethic 2: Moderation; Ethic 3: Interdependence; Concluding Considerations; References; 5 Pathways to a Mindful Economy; Pathological Systems Conditions; Environmental Destruction and Resource Depletion
Description / Table of Contents:
InequalityInstability; Capitalism; Systemic Growth and Environmental Damage; Systemic Consumerism; Systemic Inequality; ''Buy Low and Sell High''; Habits of Thought and Habit Energy; Mindful Institutional and Systemic Change; Pathways to a Mindful Economy; The Intrinsically Democratic, Equitable, and Just Character of a Mindful Economy; Respect for All Life and Natural Processes; Stability of a Mindful Economy; Community Corporation; From Anecdotes to a Mindful Economic System; References; Part III Achieving Happiness and Peace; 6 Do Our Economic Choices Make Us Happy?; Introduction
Description / Table of Contents:
Income and HappinessA Buddhist Diagnosis; The Buddhist Cure; A Cautionary Conclusion; Postscript from an Economics Nobel Laureate; Appendix 1; Appendix 2: Rethinking Economic Policy; Abbreviations: Texts of the Pali Canon; References; 7 Gross National Happiness; Buddhism; The Roots of Economics; What Do We Measure?; Discounting the Future; Spiritual Views Rediscovered; Human Nature and Motivation; Towards a New Paradigm for Economics; Towards GNH Indicators; References; 8 The Application of Buddhist Theory and Practice in Modern Organizations; The Nature of the Modern Workplace
Description / Table of Contents:
The Workings of PowerTackling the Conditions of the Modern Workplace; The History of the Crucible Team; Action Research as Method; Applying a Model of Action Research to Crucible; Principles of the Work: Alchemy, Embodiment and the Reflective Ground; The Process; Conclusion; References; 9 Leadership the Buddhist Way; Pursuit of Happiness as the Base; What Is Leadership?; Leading Yourself; Right View and Right Conduct; The Necessity of Training Your Mind; The Ideal Leader; Understanding Principles and Causes; Understanding Objectives and Results; Understanding Oneself; Understanding Moderation
Description / Table of Contents:
Understanding the Occasion and Efficient Use of Time
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1007/978-90-481-9310-3
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