Excellent essay, Don; nice work. I especially like your conclusion that religion did not encourage capitalism; on the contrary, the Enlightenment reformed religion.
I found the discussion on mercantilism particularly appropriate in light of this week's events. It appears Donald Trump is trying to reestablish such a system, though I doubt he is aware that that is what it is. Excellent explanation of why we are so comfortable and wealthy in the modern world. And how recently this has all come about.
Excellent article. Essentially everything that I already have known but beautifully written. This is the type of knowledge that must be shared with the entire world!
Excellent essay, Don; nice work. I especially like your conclusion that religion did not encourage capitalism; on the contrary, the Enlightenment reformed religion.
I found the discussion on mercantilism particularly appropriate in light of this week's events. It appears Donald Trump is trying to reestablish such a system, though I doubt he is aware that that is what it is. Excellent explanation of why we are so comfortable and wealthy in the modern world. And how recently this has all come about.
Thank you for your work, Don.
Excellent article. Essentially everything that I already have known but beautifully written. This is the type of knowledge that must be shared with the entire world!
Inspiring and wonderfully written.