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Lonergan, social transformation, and sustainable human development / Joseph Ogbonnaya ; foreword by Robert M. Doran.
Van Pelt Library BX4705.L7133 O33 2013
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ogbonnaya, Joseph, 1968- author.
- Series:
- African Christian studies series ; 4.
- African Christian studies series ; 4
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lonergan, Bernard J. F--Criticism and interpretation.
- Lonergan, Bernard J. F.
- Social change.
- Sustainable development.
- Theological anthropology--Christianity.
- Theological anthropology.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- Genre:
- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Academic theses.
- Physical Description:
- xxiv, 178 pages ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2013]
- Summary:
- Secular contemporary development discourse deals with the problems of societal development and transformation by prioritizing the human good in terms of vital and social values with the aim of providing the basic necessities of life through social institutions that work. While such an approach is profitable by promoting economic growth, it does not take note of other dynamic of social progress flourishing, well-being, and happiness. Ogbonnayu argues for an integral approach to development by engaging in a fruitful dialogue between Bernard Lonergan's philosophical anthropology with contemporary development discourse, as represented in select theories of development, and in select principles of Catholic social teaching. It makes a case for social progress and transformation as emanating from human understand. Also, it highlights the parts of Lonergan's theory that contribute to an understanding, specifically of his treatment of bias, and of the shorter and longer cycles of societal decline. In view of the reality of moral impotence and limitations, it considers the reversal of societal decline as possible through the supernatural solution of God's grace. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- 1 Themes in Contemporary Development Discourse 1
- 2 Lonergan's Philosophical Anthropology 46
- 3 Lonergan and Social Transformation 88
- 4 Lonergan and Development: Points for Dialogue 128
- 5 General Conclusion 165.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-178).
- ISBN:
- 9781610978811
- 1610978811
- OCLC:
- 830446651
- Publisher Number:
- 99967804542
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