Ordoliberalism borrowed ‘irenic’ claims from German sociology of religion

Evidence

  1. This irenic element is borrowed from the German sociology of religion and describes the claim to solve socioeconomic conflicts, inevitably emerging in market economies peacefully, that is, without neglecting social adjustments. — Philip Mirowski & Dieter Plehwe (eds.), The Road from Mont Pèlerin, 590

Categorization

  • DEFINE: Defines the term ‘irenic element’ as used in ordoliberal discourse.
  • XREF: connects to: German ordoliberalism combined a strong-state Ordnungspolitik with sociocultural individualism and postwar integrationism — Philip Mirowski & Dieter Plehwe (eds.), The Road from Mont Pèlerin: The Making…, 515; Capitalism emerged ideologically through intensified spiritualization rather than secularization

Broader Connections