Njenga, G.N. (George Ngethe)

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    Family, Economics and the Nation: An Aristotelian Perspective
    (Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Navarra, 2012) Njenga, G.N. (George Ngethe)
    Modern economic theory nevertheless seems unconscious of the importance of the family institution. In its place is another rationale that has substituted it; sometimes positively and at times negatively affecting the family. Our thesis in this article is that economics as a discipline needs to embrace the reality of the natural society called 'family'. Without good, stable and well managed families, economics lacks the firm foundation for stability and market growth.-----La teoría económica moderna no es consciente de la importancia de la institución familiar y por eso la ha sustituido por otras instituciones, que a veces afectan positivamente a la familia y otras veces negativamente. La tesis que sostiene este artículo es que la economía como disciplina necesita incluir la realidad de la sociedad natural llamada "familia". Sin familias buenas, estables y bien organizadas, a la economía le falta el fundamento firme que permite la estabilidad y el crecimiento del mercado.
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    A theoretical analysis of society and the common good in Aristotelian tradition and modern liberalism ethos
    (Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Navarra (Publicaciones digitales del GRISO), 2012) Njenga, G.N. (George Ngethe); Alvira, R. (Rafael)
    This thesis is an attempt at renegotiating and deliberating on the principles of modern liberalism, capitalism and democracy from the perspective of the Aristotelian common good of society. Those who govern, judge and make laws play a fundamental role in ensuring and preserving the common good of society. The philosophies underlying human societies and institutions at the beginning of the 21st century largely describe themselves as liberalists, republican, democrat, capitalist or socialist. These form the predominant philosophies since the ‘iron curtain’ fell in 1989. However, strife and conflict still underlie the apparent social cohesion in western society. Capitalism distinguishes itself in difference, conflict, and caprice. Social institutions and ideas are relative but jealously guarded. Each powerful rival interest seeks social cooperation without any metaphysical, philosophical, or religious presuppositions. In the fierce competition for markets, technological advancement and complexity in military warfare, there is a constant fear that capitalism may progress towards the tyranny of the mighty. On the strength of Aristotle’s Politics, we renew the call to civic humanism, which questions the predominance of western individualism, capitalism, liberalism and democracy and their predominant philosophies.