The Myth of Endless Accumulation: A Feminist Inquiry Into Globalization, Growth, and Social Change

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Main Author:	Miser, Martha Freymann
Language:	English
Published:	Antioch University / OhioLINK 2011
Subjects:	Climate Change Economic History Environmental Economics Environmental Philosophy Finance Gender Gender Studies History Management Medieval History Minority and Ethnic Groups Modern History Organization Theory Science History Sustainability Womens Studies economic growth capitalism consumerism wealth accumulation consumption prosperity critical globalization studies sustainability leadership privilege power phronesis relational practice feminist theory gender world systems theory myth
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1317997334

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-antioch13179973342021-08-03T05:27:25Z The Myth of Endless Accumulation: A Feminist Inquiry Into Globalization, Growth, and Social Change Miser, Martha Freymann Climate Change Economic History Environmental Economics Environmental Philosophy Finance Gender Gender Studies History Management Medieval History Minority and Ethnic Groups Modern History Organization Theory Science History Sustainability Womens Studies economic growth capitalism consumerism wealth accumulation consumption prosperity critical globalization studies sustainability leadership privilege power phronesis relational practice feminist theory gender world systems theory myth This theoretical dissertation examines the concept of growth and its core assumption—that the continual accumulation of wealth is both socially wise and ecologically sustainable. The study challenges and offers alternatives to the myth of endless accumulation, suggesting new directions for leadership and social change. The central question posed in this inquiry: Can we craft a more ethical form of capitalism? To answer this question, the study examines conventional and critical globalization studies; feminist scholarship on standpoint, political economy, and power; and the Enlightenment notions of progress and modernism, drawing on a number of works, including Aristotle on the three intelligences, Thomas Aquinas on human need and value, and Karl Marx on capitalism. From this broad disciplinary and historical perspective, a compelling narrative emerges, one that describes how the idea of growth has intersected with power and privilege to create an overarching global imperative that threatens the viability of our species and planet. The closing sections explore potential responses to that threat, introducing consciousness, wisdom, and caring to our understanding of growth, and emphasizing the importance of relational practice to effect real social and institutional change. The electronic version of this dissertation is at OhioLINK ETD Center (www.ohiolink.edu/etd). 2011-10-10 English text Antioch University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1317997334 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1317997334 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic	Climate Change Economic History Environmental Economics Environmental Philosophy Finance Gender Gender Studies History Management Medieval History Minority and Ethnic Groups Modern History Organization Theory Science History Sustainability Womens Studies economic growth capitalism consumerism wealth accumulation consumption prosperity critical globalization studies sustainability leadership privilege power phronesis relational practice feminist theory gender world systems theory myth
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The Myth of Endless Accumulation: A Feminist Inquiry Into Globalization, Growth, and Social Change

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