Description
The world of finance exerts a huge influence over our lives, being responsible for economic turmoil and seemingly interminable peaks and crashes. Whereas money was once a simple means of exchange, today it is a commodity in itself and, as "capital," exerts power over individuals, degrading work to tradable labor. Can we find a new way of understanding money today, so that we can begin to overcome its destructive aspects?
In November 1984, a remarkable discussion took place at the Meeting House in Ulm, Germany. It featured the radical artist Joseph Beuys, two professors (of financial sciences and political economics) and a banker. Beuys would seem to be out of place among such heavyweight academics, professionals, and authors, but rather than feeling intimidated by his fellow panelists, Beuys--also a social and political activist--demonstrates his groundbreaking thinking on the subject and his ability to introduce fresh perspectives.
Here for the first time is a record of this discussion, as well as analysis by Ulrich Rösch, which will be of equal interest to artists, economists and spiritual seekers.
Author: Joseph Beuys
Publisher: Clairview Books
Published: 12/29/2010
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.47h x 5.51w x 0.39d
ISBN13: 9781905570256
ISBN10: 1905570252
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Economics | Theory
- Business & Economics | Money & Monetary Policy
- Art | Art & Politics