Contemplation and the Cogito: Thomas Merton on the Philosophical Roots of Modern Alienation
The article focuses on philosophical thoughts of American writer Thomas Merton regarding modern alienation. Topics discussed include cartesian consciousness as a hindrance to contemplation in the modern age, concern of Merton with true self and a person in relationship with God; and philosophies of...
Veröffentlicht in: | The Merton annual |
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Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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AMS Press
[2015]
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The Merton annual
Jahr: 2015, Band: 28, Seiten: 159-180 |
IxTheo Notationen: | CB Christliche Existenz; Spiritualität KAH Kirchengeschichte 1648-1913; Neuzeit KAJ Kirchengeschichte 1914-; neueste Zeit NBE Anthropologie VA Philosophie |
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HUMANITIES literature
B CARTESIANISM (Philosophy) B DESCARTES, Rene, 1596-1650 B Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968 B Social alienation |
Zusammenfassung: | The article focuses on philosophical thoughts of American writer Thomas Merton regarding modern alienation. Topics discussed include cartesian consciousness as a hindrance to contemplation in the modern age, concern of Merton with true self and a person in relationship with God; and philosophies of philosopher René Descartes on the same. |
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ISSN: | 0894-4857 |
Enthält: | Enthalten in: The Merton annual
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