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...

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Publicado en:The Merton annual
Autor principal: Scruggs, Ryan (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: AMS Press [2015]
En: The Merton annual
Clasificaciones IxTheo:CB Existencia cristiana
KAH Edad Moderna
KAJ Época contemporánea
NBE Antropología
VA Filosofía
Otras palabras clave:B HUMANITIES literature
B CARTESIANISM (Philosophy)
B DESCARTES, Rene, 1596-1650
B Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968
B Social alienation
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Sumario: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.
ISSN:0894-4857
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: The Merton annual