Acedia and the Economy: The Proper Work of Wayfarers

Authors

Jim Wishloff Dr., University of LethbridgeFollow

Keywords

St. Thomas Aquinas, charity, capital vice, sloth, business ethics, work

Abstract

An exploration of acedia, a capital vice opposed to the theological virtue of charity, in contemporary commercial society is undertaken. Saint Thomas Aquinas’ understanding of acedia is retrieved and the cultural implications of acedia’s deep entrenchment in our lives are drawn out. Business actions brought about by acedia are assessed from an ethical perspective. The study concludes by looking at how charity ought to inform the work people are called to do.

Recommended Citation

Wishloff, Jim Dr. (2017) "Acedia and the Economy: The Proper Work of Wayfarers," Journal of Religion and Business Ethics: Vol. 4, Article 3.
Available at: https://via.library.depaul.edu/jrbe/vol4/iss1/3