Three Rival Versions of Monetary Inquiry: Symbol, Treasure and Token
What is money? The question has been disputed since Aristotle’s day. Edward Hadas, a Research Fellow at Blackfriar’s Hall, presents three answers. It is a symbol of many things, a treasure to be stored, and a token to be spent. Each meaning is true in its own way, but combining them can be toxic to the economy and society
Date: 29 May 2018, 20:00 (Tuesday, 6th week, Trinity 2018)
Venue: Blackfriars, St Giles OX1 3LY
Speaker: Edward Hadas
Organising department: Faculty of Theology and Religion
Booking required?: Required
Booking email: lascasas@bfriars.ox.ac.uk
Audience: Open to all
Editor: Andreia Gomes Da Costa Leite