Have you ever wondered what principles underlie our current
\neconomic order is based? An important question, because we are confronted with the consequences of the current system on a daily basis.
\nThis publication starts with a critical analysis of our current economic system. What is (the purpose of) economics? Which view of man is common in economics? Then the ideas behind the following core concepts from economics are discussed: scarcity and possession, limitless growth, competition, free market and market equilibrium, production factors, price and
\nprice mechanism, and money. It is important to make an analysis of these topics, because they are currently often taken for granted in social discussions.
\nThese concepts are also illuminated from the perspective of Theosophy. The Esoteric Philosophy or Theosophy is described as the synthesis of
\nscience, philosophy and religion. Such an approach provides a broad analysis of our current economic system, in which not only scientific aspects but also philosophical and religious aspects are taken into account.
\noffer come.
\nA separate chapter deals with the contours of a spiritual society, and therefore also of an economy based on theosophical principles.
\nIn addition to the prevailing views within economics, including
\ntheir consequences, various economic developments, initiatives and ideas that are based on a different economic model are discussed. Within economic science, all kinds of hopeful developments are taking place. This publication is intended for those who are convinced that together we are able to create a much better future for humanity and planet earth as a whole. A growing group of people are now convinced that the prevailing (materialistic) views on
\neconomic failure in solving problems,
\nfor example in the area of fair distribution of wealth, economic
\ngrowth and environmental pollution. But how do we organize our society? This book contains various ideas about what our society could look like if we could leave the current economic model behind us.<\/p>\n
Table of contents
\nIntroduction<\/p>\n
What is economics? \u2013 What is the human view in economics?
\nWhat is (the purpose of) economics? \u2013 Amoral view of man in economics \u2013 Has economics always been an amoral science? \u2013 Various positive developments within economics \u2013 Which elements belong to the field of economics? \u2013 What is ethics? What are laws?<\/p>\n
Scarcity and possession
\nScarcity \u2013 Possession \u2013 Poverty<\/p>\n
Limitless growth
\nLinear and circular economy \u2013 Economic growth does not automatically lead to more prosperity for everyone<\/p>\n
Competition, free market and market equilibrium
\nCompetition versus cooperation \u2013 Free market \u2013 Market equilibrium \u2013 Market downsides \u2013 Market failure \u2013 Our current economic system by definition generates a continuous army of 'losers' \u2013 Distinction between a selfish free market and a spiritually free market<\/p>\n
Factors of production
\nWhat are production factors? - Flexibilization of the labor market - Restoring craftsmanship and professionalism - Environmental issues<\/p>\n
Price and price mechanism
\nAre Value and Price Synonymous? \u2013 Prices of products and economic decisions are not value-free \u2013 Buying a product is not a neutral matter. How do you position yourself as a consumer? \u2013 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) \u2013 Gross National Happiness (GNH) \u2013
\nAllowing non-financial values to prevail over financial ones<\/p>\n
Money
\nForms of money \u2013 Value of money is a kind of 'belief' \u2013 The only quality of money is its quantity \u2013 Money as a means, money as an end \u2013 Criminals and 'good' citizens \u2013 Managing one's own life can degenerate into managing money \u2013 Financial choices are not neutral \u2013 Is money indispensable? \u2013 Direct and indirect barter economy \u2013 Give-away shops, commodity banks, food banks, recycling centres<\/p>\n
Contours of a spiritual economy
\nPrinciples of a spiritual society \u2013 What is a spiritual economy? Which human image fits it? \u2013 Harmony between material, mental and spiritual needs as
\nremedy against the economic view of scarcity and possession \u2013 Limitless growth of consciousness based on cyclicity versus limitless material growth based on linearity \u2013 Cooperation for the benefit of the whole versus competition, free market and market equilibrium \u2013 Respect for people, animals, plants, minerals versus production factors in the narrow sense \u2013 Product including 'story' versus price and price mechanism \u2013 Money: from goal to means to abolition \u2013 What is the role of government and politics?<\/p>\n
Conclusion
\nCharacteristics of the Materialistic and the Spiritual Economy
\nin a nutshell \u2013 The mentality of man(kind) makes the difference \u2013 Many economic concepts are well-chosen marketing terms \u2013 People are addressed as (selfish) individuals \u2013 Various positive developments \u2013 What does our future look like?<\/p>\n
Brief index<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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