Compelling knowledge
a feminist proposal for an epistemology of the …
Mary M. Solberg
226 pages | ~6 hrs
Ethics & Philosophy
Compelling knowledge
a feminist proposal for an epistemology of the Cross
By Mary M. Solberg
In this thought-provoking exploration, Mary M. Solberg bridges an unexpected gap between contemporary feminist philosophy and the theological insights of sixteenth-century reformer Martin Luther. Rather than viewing these perspectives as incompatible, Solberg demonstrates how Luther's theology of the cross offers surprising common ground for meaningful dialogue with feminist thought.
At the heart of this work lies what Solberg terms an "epistemology of the cross," a framework that addresses fundamental questions about how we know what we know. This approach examines the complex relationships between power, personal experience, objectivity, and our responsibility to respond ethically to what we discover about ourselves and our world.
The book traces a transformative journey from personal, lived experience toward what Solberg calls "compelling knowledge." This process involves three essential steps: clearly perceiving reality as it truly exists, honestly acknowledging our own role and complicity within that reality, and then responding with genuine accountability and ethical action.
Through this unique theological and philosophical lens, readers encounter fresh perspectives on Christian ethics and feminist philosophy. Solberg's work offers those interested in spiritual growth and ethical living a distinctive pathway for understanding how ancient wisdom traditions can inform contemporary questions about knowledge, responsibility, and moral action in our complex world.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Feministische filosofie
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Feminism
- ✓ Explore Christliche Ethik
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore the path to liberation
- ✓ Explore Suffering
- ✓ Explore Crucifixion
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Details
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- ISBN-10
- 079143379X
- Pages
- 226
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BJ1278.F45 S64 1997
