Seven Deadly Sins: Greed: SEVEN DEADLY SINS, #2
By Marty Damon
()
About this ebook
Greed, an all-consuming desire that spares no one in its relentless pursuit, is an elemental force that shapes human destiny. This eBook delves into the intricate dimensions of greed, unraveling its history, its psychological underpinnings, its manifestations in society, and its influence on both personal and global scales.
In exploring the vastness of greed, the volume surveys historical occurrences where greed's voracious appetites led to significant societal changes—ranging from the fall of empires to the inception of financial crises. It postulates that greed, though often depicted in a negative light, is a multifaceted trait that has also propelled human innovation and economic development.
Transcending mere historical analysis, this treatise employs psychological theories to dissect the very fabric of desire, to understand why the yearning for more becomes an obsession. Behavioral economists and sociologists contribute to a discussion on the thin line between healthy ambition and destructive greed, providing a platform for readers to reflect on their relationship with material possessions and status.
Moreover, the book examines greed through the lens of literature and media, illustrating how tales and narratives of alluvial desires have served as cautionary tales, and at other times, sources of morbid fascination for audiences across the centuries. The representation of greed in popular culture is meticulously scrutinized to reveal society's simultaneous condemnation and admiration of this potent human drive.
Read more from Marty Damon
Becoming Supernatural: Telepathy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBachelor of Lust Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Seven Deadly Sins
Titles in the series (8)
Seven Deadly Sins: Pride: SEVEN DEADLY SINS, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeven Deadly Sins: Greed: SEVEN DEADLY SINS, #2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWrath: Seven Deadly Sins, #2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeven Deadly Sins: Envy: SEVEN DEADLY SINS, #4 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeven Deadly Sins: Lust: SEVEN DEADLY SINS, #3 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeven Deadly Sins: Wrath: SEVEN DEADLY SINS, #6 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGreed: Seven Deadly Sins Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Seven Deadly Sins: The Beginning: Seven Deadly Sins Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related ebooks
Poverty & Ethics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChains Through Time: The Evolution of Slavery and the Quest for True Freedom Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Reign of Anti-logos: Performance in Postmodernity Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Just A Little Bit More: The Culture of Excess and the Fate of the Common Good Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Pivot of Civilization Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSummary of Will Durant & Ariel Durant's The Lessons of History Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMongrel Firebugs and Men of Property: Capitalism and Class Conflict in American History Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLaid Waste!: The Culture of Exploitation in Early America Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Political Origins of Inequality: Why a More Equal World Is Better for Us All Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wealth and Justice: The Morality of Democratic Capitalism Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLifestyle of a god in my Brothers' eyes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Age of Abundance: How Prosperity Transformed America's Politics and Culture Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5America and the Art of the Possible: Restoring National Vitality in an Age of Decay Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsISLAMIZATION OF EUROPE : Myth and Reality Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCultures Merging: A Historical and Economic Critique of Culture Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLiberty, Science and Wealth: The Evolution to Modern Society Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Collectivistic Premise: Economics in a New Key Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeyond the Farm: National Ambitions in Rural New England Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsComing Home: Reclaiming America's Conservative Soul Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Global Community: An Alternative Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIslamic Money and Banking: Integrating Money in Capital Theory Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeyond Distributism Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Football, Democracy & Darwin Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Broken Society: A Tale of Corruption and Rebellion Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeven Deadly Sins: Envy: SEVEN DEADLY SINS, #4 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Violent Peace: Media, Truth, and Power at the League of Nations Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAMERICAN ABSOLUTISM: The Psychological Origins of Conspiracism, Cultural War, and The Rise of Dictators Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsManifiesto: Peligros y oportunidades de la megacrisis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Christianity For You
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Holy Bible (World English Bible, Easy Navigation) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Book of Enoch Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex: Creating a Marriage That's Both Holy and Hot Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: Fourth Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind... Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mere Christianity Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Screwtape Letters Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Boundaries Workbook: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Law of Connection: Lesson 10 from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wild at Heart Expanded Edition: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Changes That Heal: Four Practical Steps to a Happier, Healthier You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I'll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Related categories
Reviews for Seven Deadly Sins
0 ratings0 reviews