Rerum Novarum: Encyclical Letter - Rights and Duties of Capital and Labour
Rerum Novarum: Encyclical Letter - Rights and Duties of Capital and Labour
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1983
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 198319
Book • Nonfiction
1983
Adult
18+ years
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Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum addresses the rights and duties of individuals in economic life, emphasizing the dignity of work, the role of the state, and the importance of balance between capital and labor. It advocates for fair wages, private property rights, and the formation of labor unions to protect workers' interests.
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Rerum Novarum: Encyclical Letter - Rights and Duties of Capital and Labour by Pope Leo XIII is praised for pioneering social Catholic teaching and addressing workers' rights amid the Industrial Revolution. It receives criticism for its perceived limitations in addressing systemic issues and modern contexts but is lauded for emphasizing social justice and moral responsibility.
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A reader interested in Rerum Novarum likely values historical perspectives on social justice, theology, and economics. Comparable to readers of The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism or Utopia, they enjoy exploring the intersections of religion, morality, and societal structures.
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