Michael Novak, wealth and virtue: Work, creativity and the poor in democratic capitalism

Samões, Orlando

doi:10.2478/ebce-2023-0016

Abstract

The idea of this paper is to discuss the role of virtues in promoting general wellbeing for the common people. This is meant to contribute to the debate about possible linkages between overall wealth and individual character. My main source of inspiration is Michael Novak’s perspectives on the cultural basis for capitalism.

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Michael Novak, wealth and virtue: Work, creativity and the poor in democratic capitalism

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