Materialism and the Declining Bottom Line of Morality and Ethics, The Cost of Wealth in a World Losing Its Values

In an age where success is measured by possessions, profits, and public image, what happens to morality when it no longer pays?

Materialism and the Declining Bottom Line of Morality and Ethics is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of how excessive material pursuit is reshaping human values, ethical judgment, education, work culture, and social relationships. Author SB Luwang examines the silent trade-off modern society has accepted—material gain in exchange for moral clarity.

Blending social observation, philosophy, economics, and real-world reflection, this book reveals how:

• Wealth has replaced wisdom as the measure of success

• Ethics are often treated as obstacles rather than foundations

• Consumer culture dulls empathy and social responsibility

• Education prioritizes careers over character

• Power and profit normalize moral compromise

This is not a rejection of progress or prosperity. Instead, it is a call for balance—a reminder that true development must include conscience, integrity, and responsibility. The book challenges readers to rethink success, redefine growth, and restore ethics as the true bottom line of humanity.

Ideal for students, educators, policymakers, social thinkers, and conscious readers, this book speaks to anyone concerned about the direction modern society is taking—and what it may cost future generations.

Because material wealth can build economies—but only moral wealth can sustain civilizations.