Book · 2021 · New York Times reviewed
Religion and the Rise of Capitalism
Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by Benjamin M. Friedman has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Tyler Cowen (1 episode) on Conversations with Tyler (1 episode).
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I'm very happy to be here today with ben friedman who has a new wonderful book out religion and the rise of capitalism.
Tyler Cowen · Conversations with Tyler · Jan 2021 Listen at 0:08 Why people recommend it
Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by Benjamin M. Friedman is a historical and economic exploration investigating the intricate connections between religious thought and the evolution of modern economic theories. Tyler Cowen featured the book prominently on an episode of Conversations with Tyler, expressing great enthusiasm for having the author as a guest to discuss the new release. At the beginning of the interview, Cowen praised the publication as a wonderful new addition to the field, noting how it sheds light on the origins of economic belief systems. Furthermore, at the conclusion of the episode, Cowen actively promoted the book once again, reminding his listeners to pick up copies of both Benjamin Friedman's latest work and his older literary contributions. Through these appreciative remarks, the podcast underscored the depth of Friedman's research into the historical interplay uniting faith, morality, and capitalist philosophy, providing listeners with a compelling recommendation to explore the intellectual foundations that continue to shape modern economic structures and societal values today.
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Tyler Cowen i'm very happy to be here today with ben friedman who has a new wonderful book out religion and the rise of… 1
“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”
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“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”
“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”