Question

Compare and contrast McFague's argument in chapter 6 of Subverting Greed with Solomon's argument in Chapter 5 of Subverting Greed.

Answer 1

Mcfague’s View

Religion attempts to keep economics separate.But Economics is all about human well being. Not just about money,but about sharing resources. McFague further said that concern forwell being has branched past humans and onto the whole planet. She argued all of Creation is included within God’s “Household”. If the whole household is to flourish, the earth’s resources must be distributed justly between its inhabitants. McFague provides a reasonable solution of ecological economics where everybody on one accord forgets their self-interest and understands that everyone is dependent upon each other. In the end no solution will work unless both categories of economic countries understand their position and begin to work together.

Solomon’s View

The wealthy technological based countries have a one-tract mindset toward exploiting the earth’s mindset keeping the third world countries in the dark. On the other side these third world countries are not focusing on trying to move in the direction of producing an efficient economic system. Both the technological based economies and the third world economies are working against the goals of Solomon because they are not under one accord.

Solomon presented a well-developed argument that provided two key issues of over exploitation of resources and the unequal distribution of wealth. The three questions presented in his argument presented wonderful discussions over his two main solutions. The implementation of Jewish Law provides the problem of feasibility within the world. There are numerous religions around the world with different degrees of beliefs and focusing solely on Jewish law will make it difficult transition because not everyone will agree and be on the same accord. The idea of implementing a focus on education will definitely provide a better economy for these third world countries, but the only drawback is that it will not be a short-term effect.