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...
| Publié dans: | The Merton annual |
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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AMS Press
[2015]
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The Merton annual
Année: 2015, Volume: 28, Pages: 159-180 |
| Classifications IxTheo: | CB Spiritualité chrétienne KAH Époque moderne KAJ Époque contemporaine NBE Anthropologie VA Philosophie |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
HUMANITIES literature
B CARTESIANISM (Philosophy) B DESCARTES, Rene, 1596-1650 B Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968 B Social alienation |
| Résumé: | 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 |
| Contient: | Enthalten in: The Merton annual
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