Enriching Social Entrepreneurship from the Perspective of Catholic Social Teaching

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ID3515928
AuthorsJohn F Mcvea, John McVea (University of St. Thomas - Minnesota, corresponding author), Michael J Naughton (0000-0001-6037-1522), Michael Naughton (0000-0002-9777-2095, University of St. Thomas - Minnesota)
Year2021
Volume12
Issue3
Pages173
Publication date2021-03-09
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel12030173
OpenAlexW3135247813
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited34

In this paper, we propose that unreflective use of the term social entrepreneurship may perpetuate the idea that "entrepreneurship" is largely a financial and private reality and that this view of entrepreneurship will eventually trivialize or perhaps undermine the important benefits and the real intentions behind the social entrepreneurship movement. We believe that Catholic Social Teaching can shed important light on this dilemma by emphasizing three specific strategies inherent to entrepreneurship when assessing the moral contribution of the firm. As a result, we argue for the principles of good goods, good work and good wealth as an alternative framework for all good entrepreneurial venture

Catholic social teaching · Dilemma · Economics · Entrepreneurship · Epistemology · Market economy · Political science · Positive economics · Public relations · Social entrepreneurship · Sociology · Ethics in Business and Education · Workplace Spirituality and Leadership · Finance

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