Book · 2021 · New York Times reviewed
Religion and the Rise of Capitalism
Why people recommend it
Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by Benjamin M. Friedman is a historical exploration of how religious ideas have shaped economic thought. On the podcast Conversations with Tyler, host Tyler Cowen welcomed author Benjamin Friedman to discuss this new work in an episode titled Benjamin Friedman on the Origins of Economic Belief. Cowen expressed his enthusiasm for the project early in the conversation, stating that he was very happy to be joined by Friedman to discuss his wonderful new book. Throughout the interview, Cowen engaged with the author on the historical intersections of faith and economic theory. As the episode concluded, Cowen returned to the title, explicitly promoting Religion and the Rise of Capitalism to his listeners. He encouraged his audience to pick up the new release and also suggested exploring Friedman's older books. Cowen's recommendation framed the publication as a significant and intellectually rewarding contribution to the understanding of economic history, emphasizing the value of Friedman's broader body of work for those interested in the deep roots of modern economic beliefs.
Who recommended it
- Tyler Cowen Recommended
Tyler Cowen — 4 mentions
“i'm very happy to be here today with ben friedman who has a new wonderful book out religion and the rise of capitalism”
“i'm very happy to be here today with ben friedman who has a new wonderful book out religion and the rise of capitalism”
“the new book again listeners is benjamin friedman religion and the rise of capitalism do also by ben's older books”
“the new book again listeners is benjamin friedman religion and the rise of capitalism do also by ben's older books”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- The Better Angels of Our Nature
- The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth
- The Wealth and Poverty of Nations
Other mentions (6: passing, ad reads, own books)
“in the first place what i suggest in my book is that we got those ideas 200 300 years ago from what were then new and hotly contended uh ideas within the about religion theology within the english-speaking protestant world in which people like adam smith and david hume lived”
“in the first place what i suggest in my book is that we got those ideas 200 300 years ago from what were then new and hotly contended uh ideas within the about religion theology within the english-speaking protestant world in which people like adam smith and david hume lived”
“and maybe i should make clear that is not the subject of the book that i've just written what i've written is a book about the influence of religion on economic thinking”
“and maybe i should make clear that is not the subject of the book that i've just written what i've written is a book about the influence of religion on economic thinking”
“you know in the book that i've just written readers had grown up in a rigorous presbyterian sunday school the book would have been 100 pages shorter”
“you know in the book that i've just written readers had grown up in a rigorous presbyterian sunday school the book would have been 100 pages shorter”