The Analysis of Value-Free or Value-Ladenness of Work
in the Light of Catholic Social Teaching of John Paul II
The Analysis of Value-Free or Value-Ladenness of Work
in the Light of Catholic Social Teaching of John Paul II
Author(s): IKECHUKWU S. UGWUSubject(s): History of Church(es), Metaphysics, Pastoral Theology, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Diecezjalne »Adalbertinum«
Keywords: value; work; value-freedom; valueladenness; personhood; self- determination;
Summary/Abstract: This article presents the metaphysical study of work. Based on this under-standing, the author makes a comparative analysis of the dilemma: whether human work is value-free or value-laden in realizing the fundamental purpose of work, and proper understanding of personhood. It compares absolute valuein the epistemic value of the person with economic value as what people ex-perience at work. It also investigates which of these values in the contemporary approach to work realizes the fundamental goal of work and personhood. The author aligns with John Paul II’s Social Reflection on value of work in relation to human person, and discovers that, value-ladenness of work realizes both the purpose of work and self-determination.
Journal: Studia Ełckie
- Issue Year: 25/2023
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 209-224
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English