<p>An excellent introductory survey which combines brevity, lucidity and adequate documentation with critical reflection.</p>
Engaging the Thought of Bernard Lonergan
β Scribed by Louis Roy
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 249
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Original essays that present Bernard Lonerganβs bold undertakings and intellectual achievements and apply his ideas to human learning and action.
β¦ Table of Contents
Cover
ENGAGING THE THOUGHT OF BERNARD LONERGAN
Title
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One: Method
Study 1 An Empirical Method
Study 2 An Integrative Method
Part Two: Religious Experience, Faith, and Belief
Study 3 An Original Understanding of Religious Experience
Study 4 The Religious Quest and Faith
Study 5 Faith and Belief
Study 6 Meaning and Truth
Study 7 Neither Classicism nor Relativism
Part Three: Application to Various Fields
Study 8 Some Implications for Theology
Study 9 Some Implications for Mysticism
Study 10 Some Implications for Liturgy
Study 11 Implications for Education
Part Four: Ethics
Study 12 A Comparison with Macmurray
Study 13 A Comparison with Gandhi
Study 14 Foundations for Human Rights
Study 15 Godβs Providence: For What Kind of World?
General Conclusion
Index
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