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White, Mark D Dignity on the Line: The Kantian Ethics and Economics of Work 2017 Book Chapter Ethical Centrality of Work, On Kant on Work Kant, Dignity, Political Economy, Common Good, Well Being, Quality Of Life, Meaningful Work, Ethics Of Work
Citation White, Mark D 2017 Book Chapter Kant Dignity Political Economy Common Good Well Being Quality Of Life Meaningful Work Ethics Of Work Ethical Centrality of Work On Kant on Work

"Dignity on the Line: The Kantian Ethics and Economics of Work"

by White, Mark D (2017)

Abstract

… Page 47. Dignity on the Line 33 A new economics of human well-being and the common good … Instead, work becomes a primary determinant of the quality of life, serving as a catalyst in human development, by cultivating and strengthening the intellect and character …

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Kant, Dignity, Political Economy, Common Good, Well Being, Quality Of Life, Meaningful Work, Ethics Of Work

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Ethical Centrality of Work, On Kant on Work

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