Postmodernity in the Reflection of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on “Vocation of the Business Leader”

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the document of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, how the work entitled "The Vocation of the Business Leader" is exposed by modernism. However, by conducting a qualitative research on the philosophical basis, which includes dialectical, discursive, and interpretative dimensions, it was found out that the reflection could be interpreted according to modern philosophy, which advocates taking advantage in business, developing society strictly according to the norms of the Catholic Church, attaching to the idea that all things are hierarchical and man is God’s most precious creation. Humans are the center of the world and hold utmost importance in promoting meaning and understanding of resource ownership. Nonetheless, the researcher believes that a postmodern philosophical interpretation would give better meaning to the Church's approach, focusing on the adoption of the quality technology and the quality business including the quality of life of business leaders. This vocation, therefore, counterbalances to the solution of the problem that humanity is saved from the pitfalls of scientific and technological development by offering good choices for the improvement of the quality of life for humanity and the world. As Christians ground their faith on reason, Catholic businessmen can use their minds to critically judge, analyze, and evaluate the various aspects of religion, so that they can anchor their life and work strongly in the Christian virtues of faith, trust and love.