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Work in Roman Catholic Thought

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This essay examines the idea of work in the Catholic social tradition. Following introductory comments about the Christian vision of work found in the writings of St. Paul and other early Christian authors, the essay provides seven claims as a summary of how work is treated in modern Catholic social teaching. Based on those summary claims, a vision of what good work in the Catholic tradition looks like is then developed. Finally, the phenomenon of the “gig economy” is presented as a contemporary threat to the meaning of good work.

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  • Kenneth R. Himes, 2020. "Work in Roman Catholic Thought," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 79(4), pages 1085-1109, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ajecsc:v:79:y:2020:i:4:p:1085-1109
    DOI: 10.1111/ajes.12350
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