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An illuminating comparison of two thinkers from different theological backgrounds and their critiques of the effect of technological progress on modern life.
Contemporary technology has the potential to hinder humanity's attainment of freedom in the opinion of Thomas Merton and Jacques Ellul. Both thinkers offer unique perspectives on the impact that they believe technology has had on society in the twentieth century, and they both offer unconventional definitions of the concept of freedom. Shaw compares their views on technology and its impact on freedom, and in doing so allows those who may not be familiar with either of these thinkers to investigate some of their other writing more thoroughly.
Contemporary technology has the potential to hinder humanity's attainment of freedom in the opinion of Thomas Merton and Jacques Ellul. Both thinkers offer unique perspectives on the impact that they believe technology has had on society in the twentieth century, and they both offer unconventional definitions of the concept of freedom. Shaw compares their views on technology and its impact on freedom, and in doing so allows those who may not be familiar with either of these thinkers to investigate some of their other writing more thoroughly.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 206
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
25 December 2014
Trim Size: 9.02 X 6.02 in
ISBN: 9780718893620
Format: Paperback
The author's aim is in part to give voice to both men and to open up to the reader further avenues for reflection and inquiry on this concern and on the nature and meaning of life in contemporary society [...] The book opens up the central issues with some thought-provoking sections.
— Fiona Gardner
This is a book that will prove valuable to those seeking to develop a theological ethics of theology.
— Eric Stoddart
This is a clearly written, thoroughly researched and engaging account of what could be called theologies of technology.
— David Lewin
There are many gems here, as Shaw traces the attraction of Marxism for both men, and the influence on them of thinkers ranging from Barth to soren Kiekegaard and Aldous Huxley, and on to Karl Marx. This is a book that warrants careful study, not only by those keen to learn more about Ellul and Merton, but by anyone with an interest in the ever burgeoning influence of technology on our society and even our theology.
— D. Gareth Jones
— Fiona Gardner
This is a book that will prove valuable to those seeking to develop a theological ethics of theology.
— Eric Stoddart
This is a clearly written, thoroughly researched and engaging account of what could be called theologies of technology.
— David Lewin
There are many gems here, as Shaw traces the attraction of Marxism for both men, and the influence on them of thinkers ranging from Barth to soren Kiekegaard and Aldous Huxley, and on to Karl Marx. This is a book that warrants careful study, not only by those keen to learn more about Ellul and Merton, but by anyone with an interest in the ever burgeoning influence of technology on our society and even our theology.
— D. Gareth Jones
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction
2 Merton and Ellul - Comparative Worldviews
3 Theological Perspective
4 Sociological Perspective
5 Political Perspective
6 Literature
7 Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction
2 Merton and Ellul - Comparative Worldviews
3 Theological Perspective
4 Sociological Perspective
5 Political Perspective
6 Literature
7 Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography