distributism

The term distributism is somewhat misleading, particularly in this post-20th century world, which warily rejects any hint of the communism that so nearly destroyed it.

In Defense of Distributism 2007

the term distributism comes from: "Among the many and grave duties of rulers who would do their best for the people, the first and chief is to act with strict justice -- with that justice which is called distributive -- toward each and every class alike."

Is Economics a Science? John M 2009

In my humble estimation, it has more to do with the word distributism than with the actual substance of the economic system itself.

Archive 2009-01-01 Paleocrat 2009

People hear the word distributism and they immediately connect it with the redistribution of wealth, particularly at a federal level.

Archive 2009-01-01 Paleocrat 2009

Some may even note the fact that a large portion of Americans claim to love Capitalism, while very few have ever heard the word distributism, and even less of its substance.

Archive 2009-02-01 Tom Laney 2009

When Hilaire Belloc coined the word distributism, he merely sought a succint means of expressing that model.

In Defense of Distributism 2007

Most importantly, of course, and also the sine qua non, is what distributists have been saying since the notion of distributism was invented: institute and live out the Social Reign of Christ the King.

Archive 2008-02-01 Athanasius 2008

Most importantly, of course, and also the sine qua non, is what distributists have been saying since the notion of distributism was invented: institute and live out the Social Reign of Christ the King.

Books: Modernity's Abuse of an Art Donald Goodman 2008

Unfortunately today, critics and supporters alike of distributivism – also called distributism or distributionism – tend to distort, exaggerate or even contradict what Belloc has written on the matter.

The Distributivism of Hilaire Belloc 2007

Last spring an interesting dialog took place in the pages of The University Concourse on the subject of distributism, which is the economic system elaborated in the first half of the twentieth century by such Catholic writers as G.

Distributism, State Power and Papal Teachings 2007