GLOBAL MONETARY AND FINANCIAL SYSTEM AS A METAPHYSICAL CONSTRUCT: PERSPECTIVES FROM THE METAPHYSICS OF MONEY
Abstract
This article explores the metaphysical dimensions of the global monetary system, treating money as a concept influencing human thought and culture beyond its economic utility. The paradoxical nature of money – as both a tangible transaction mechanism and a metaphysical construct – shapes philosophical inquiry and social norms. Historical and philosophical perspectives reveal that money impacts societal structures and behaviour. The research uncovers the “hidden metaphysics” of money, showing its influence on Western thought and its role as a metaphor for value, trust, and cohesion. Understanding money's metaphysical qualities offers insights into economic crises and suggests reevaluating these aspects for robust philosophical and economic models. By recontextualising money within metaphysical discourse, this article broadens the understanding of its role in shaping human thought and social structures.
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