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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Pubblicato in:The Merton annual
Autore principale: Scruggs, Ryan (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: AMS Press [2015]
In: The Merton annual
Notazioni IxTheo:CB Esistenza cristiana
KAH Età moderna
KAJ Età contemporanea
NBE Antropologia
VA Filosofia
Altre parole chiave:B HUMANITIES literature
B CARTESIANISM (Philosophy)
B DESCARTES, Rene, 1596-1650
B Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968
B Social alienation
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Riepilogo: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
Comprende:Enthalten in: The Merton annual