Compassionate capitalism journey to the soul of business -- Bartlett, Blaine (CEO of Avatar Resources), author, Meltzer, -- Irvine, CA, California, -- isbn13 9780990769620 -- 0ad1fa62b15719a72b08ac98d1cbb143 -- Anna’s Archive
Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business, co‑authored by Blaine Bartlett and David Meltzer, presents a vision of modern capitalism reshaped by compassion, spiritual awareness, and a purpose beyond profit. The book argues that business, as a pervasive global force, should be treated as a spiritual discipline that honors the intrinsic value of all life. It traces the historical evolution of capitalism, outlines its achievements (wealth creation, poverty reduction) and its harms (environmental degradation, inequality, loss of meaning). Central to the thesis is the idea that every external form (products, markets, organizations) originates from an interior life‑force; recognizing and making this interior visible through compassion restores meaning and aligns business with the Golden Rule found in major religions. The authors propose practical tools—the Compassionate Capitalism Quotient (CCQ) assessment and the Compassionate Capitalism Action Plan (CCAP)—to help leaders measure and embed compassion in daily operations. Throughout the text, philosophical references (Keynes, Troward, Buddhist principles, the Golden Rule) and natural metaphors illustrate the interior‑exterior unity. The final sections issue a clear call to action: leaders should experiment, build compassionate relationships, and use the provided resources (training curricula, apps, speaking engagements) to become vanguards of a more humane economic system. Acknowledgements credit family, editors, and collaborators, while extensive endnotes cite scientific, economic, and cultural sources that underpin the arguments. The book positions compassionate capitalism as both a pragmatic framework and a moral imperative for the future of business.
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Spiritual and Philosophical Foundations of Compassionate Capitalism
The book frames business as a spiritual discipline, arguing that external market phenomena are expressions of an inner life‑force. It draws on the Golden Rule, Buddhist principles, and thinkers such as Thomas Troward and John Maynard Keynes, and uses natural metaphors to illustrate interior‑exterior unity.