ON THE ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER OF GOODS

Immerse yourself in a fascinating analysis of medieval economic thought, where Mateusz of Krakow, a prominent thinker, grapples with the issue of merchant profit. Discover how the concepts of that time influenced the perception of trade and the role of merchants in society. It is a journey through intellectual debates that shaped the foundations of business ethics.

• In-depth analysis of the issue of merchant profit
• Reference to Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologica
• Defense of merchants and their role in society
• Criticism of Thomas's statement about the injustice of profit
• Emphasis on the role of trade as equally important as agriculture
• Distinction between selling things more expensive than they are worth and selling more expensive than they were bought

Mateusz of Krakow, rejecting Thomas's statement that merchant profit "contains a certain injustice" (quandam turpitudinem habet), presents a more liberal approach. He emphasizes that the pursuit of enrichment can be a motivation for both merchants and craftsmen, which is a natural element of economic activity. His argument puts trade on par with agriculture, as a necessary element for the functioning of society.

The author also analyzes the subtle differences between selling things more expensive than they are worth and selling more expensive than they were bought. This distinction is crucial for understanding the ethical and legal norms of that time governing trade activity. Mateusz of Krakow, through his reflections, makes an important contribution to the development of economic and ethical thought.

Marek Derewiecki Publishing House presents this publication in hardcover, on 258 pages, in 12.5x20 cm format. It is an ideal read for anyone interested in economic history, philosophy and medieval social thought. The year of publication 2011 guarantees access to reliable knowledge and careful editing of the text.

This publication is a valuable source of information for historians, economists, philosophers and anyone interested in medieval social and economic thought. The analysis of the issue of merchant profit by Mateusz of Krakow allows for a better understanding of the ethical and legal norms of that time governing trade activity.