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Social responsibilities of the businessman
First published 1953 · 276 pages
A foundational, mid-century exploration of the ethical obligations woven into industrial enterprise.
What it feels like
Reading this mid-century text feels like stepping into a quiet study to examine the foundational ethics of modern commerce. The pace is steady and deliberate, anchored by extensive bibliographical references and a deeply analytical tone. Rather than a fast-paced narrative, the atmosphere is serious, structured, and contemplative, asking the reader to weigh the societal impacts of industrial enterprise. The prose is formal and methodical, reflecting its era and academic purpose while carefully unpacking the philosophy of corporate obligation. It is an intellectual journey rather than an emotional one, moving from the mechanics of industry to the broader ethical responsibilities of those who run it. This book will delight business historians, ethics scholars, and anyone fascinated by the early conceptualization of corporate social responsibility.
- Mood
- serious
- contemplative
- structured
- Tone
- analytical
- academic
- earnest
- professional
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- corporate ethics · societal obligation · industrial impact · business philosophy
- The writing
- Formal, methodical, and heavily referenced mid-century academic prose.
- The arc
- A grounded intellectual progression from observing industrial mechanics to conceptualizing ethical frameworks for enterprise.
- Who it's for
- Business historians and ethics scholars interested in the foundational philosophy of corporate social responsibility.
About the book
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-240) and indexes.
Description from Open Library.
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