Moral Capitalism

Informationen zum Autor Stephen Young Klappentext The world is drifting without a clear plan for its economic development. Communism is dead! but in the wake of Enron and similar scandals! many see capitalism as amoral and too easily abused. A blueprint for progress is needed and Moral Capitalism provides one. Moral Capitalism is based on principles developed by the Caux Round Table! an extraordinary international network of top business executives who believe that business can--and must--weigh both profit and principle. Caux Round Table's global chair! Stephen Young! argues that the ethical standards inherent in capitalism have been compromised by cultural values inimical to capitalism's essentially egalitarian! rational spirit! and distorted by the short-sighted dog-eat-dog doctrines of social Darwinism into what he calls brute capitalism. He demonstrates how the Caux Round Table's Seven General Principles for Business can serve as a blueprint for a new moral capitalism! and explores in detail how! if guided by these principles! capitalism is really the only system with the potential to reduce global poverty and tyranny and address the needs and aspirations of individuals! societies! and nations. IS MORAL CAPITALISM POSSIBLE? The mind of the superior man is conversant with righteousness; the mind of the mean man is conversant with gain. —Confucius, The Analects, Bk. IV, Chpt XVI As there is a degree of depravity in mankind which requires a certain degree of circumspection and distrust, so there are other qualities in human nature which justify a certain portion of esteem and confidence. —Federalist No. 55, Friday, February 15, 1788 THIS BOOK AFFIRMS that moral capitalism is possible. First, in Chapters 1 through 5, it justifies faith in moral capitalism; then, in chapters 6 through 12, it provides a practical guide for those who want to achieve moral capitalism in their business pursuits and professional undertakings. Finally, in a concluding chapter, it discusses how, in these times, we can cultivate leadership sufficient to build a moral capitalism. Seeking market profit through business and the professions is honorable and worthy. Based on the ideas and principles set forth in these chapters, I believe that each of us can indeed go to work every day for any business, great or small, feeling genuinely happy and proud of our career commitment. For those more removed from careers in business, this book affirms a vision of social justice: that moral capitalism is the most appropriate means by which our modern, global human civilization can empower people and enrich their lives materially and spiritually. The understanding of human potential that I present in this chapter is not just mine. I have endeavored to link its main features to the thoughts and writings of great minds from different cultures throughout the centuries. In 1994, business leaders from Japan, Europe, and the United States met as a round table discussion group in the little Swiss mountain hamlet of Caux and proposed certain principles for moral capitalist decision making. These Principles are known as the Caux Round Table Principles for Business. For several years now I have come to know these Principles well through my work as the global executive director of the Caux Round Table organization. I have seen them affirmed by experienced and successful business leaders in many cultures. The Caux Round Table Principles are a concentrate of moral, ethical, philosophical, and jurisprudential wisdom from many traditions. We have explored how they reflect teachings from Chinese moral philosophy, Islam, Hinduism, African Spirituality, Judaism, Roman Catholic social teachings, Protestant insights, Japanese Shinto, Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism, and the ethical traditions of native Meso-American peoples. Importantly, however, the Caux Round Table Princ...

Product details

• Authors: S Young, Stephen Young, Stephen B. Young
• Publisher: Berrett Koehler Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2003
• EAN: 9781576752579
• ISBN: 978-1-57675-257-9
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 242 mm x 21 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business; Wirtschaftsethik