EPISODE 83 - Humanomics (2026 Conference Panel)

About this episode

A plenary panel discussing the intersection of economics and human dignity at the 2026 Ciceronian Society Conference.

How do we humanize economics? Are formal & final causes necessary for economics? Plenary panel from the 2026 Ciceronian Society Conference in Omaha, Nebraska, March 12, 2026. Featuring presentations by Michael Thomas, Steven Miller, Paul Mueller, and Diana Thomas. Panel sponsored by the Menard Family Center for Economic Inquiry at Creighton University, https://www.creighton.edu/menard-center-for-economic-inquiry Michael Thomas, IntroductionSteven Miller, Catholic Social Teaching and Comparative Economic Systems: On Free Enterprise and the Common GoodPaul Mueller, Philosophical Versus Technical EconomiesDiana Thomas, Dignity Relies on ProvidenceMichael Thomas, Closing Remarks, Humanomics: Is it a Complement or Substitute? 0:00 Episode Intro1:16 Michael Thomas, Panel Intro6:47 Steven Miller23:36 Paul Mueller39:23 Diana Thomas53:39 Michael Thomas, Closing Remarks1:03:58 Q & A To learn more about us, our events, this Podcast, our journal, Pietas, to sign up for our newsletter, and to make your tax deductible gift, please go to https://ciceroniansociety.org/ Check out our other podcast, Cicero On Duties, publishing weekly throughout 2026…

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Thomas, Steven Miller, Paul Mueller, Diana Thomas

Topics covered

• humanizing economics
• Catholic social teaching
• philosophical economies
• dignity and providence
• economic inquiry

Keywords

• economics
• humanomics
• Catholic social teaching
• philosophy
• economic systems

Sponsors

Menard Family Center for Economic Inquiry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ciceronian Society, Creighton University

Places: Omaha, Nebraska

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