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The New Challenges of Ethics

Antonio Patuelli
October 2023 - n. 10
Keywords: Etica, economia, banche, sostenibilità
Jel codes: A13, D60, G20

The concept of Ethics comes from afar and cannot be taken for granted. In the field of Economics, following a line of thought that goes from the teachings of Mazzini and Minghetti to the II Vatican Council and Einaudi, the idea that Ethics must prevail over Law is increasingly taking shape. Any progress cannot be considered as such if measured only in terms of quantity and effectiveness in producing profit. It has also to be compared to the quality of life and well-being, not only material, that it spreads. In this sense, since the end the 20th century, the concept of Sustainability has flanked that of Ethics, highlighting the risk of development without limits and the universal need of Environmental protection.

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