Fault Lines of Modernity
The Fractures and Repairs of Religion, Ethics, and …
Dorothy Figueira
272 pages | ~8 hrs
Fault Lines of Modernity
The Fractures and Repairs of Religion, Ethics, and Literature
By Dorothy Figueira
In a world where ancient wisdom traditions meet contemporary challenges, this thoughtful collection examines how literature, religion, and ethics intersect to illuminate the complexities of modern life. Rather than viewing these spiritual and moral frameworks as obstacles to progress, the contributing scholars reveal how they offer essential insights for navigating today's fractured landscape.
Drawing from diverse global perspectives, this scholarly exploration challenges the assumption that Western religious traditions dominate our understanding of modernity. The essays demonstrate that while Judeo-Christian influences remain significant, they represent just one thread in a much richer tapestry of spiritual and ethical thought that shapes our contemporary world.
For readers seeking to understand how timeless spiritual principles apply to modern dilemmas, this work offers a nuanced examination of religion's role in addressing rather than creating the tensions of our era. The international roster of contributors brings fresh viewpoints to age-old questions about how we can bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and contemporary needs.
This collection invites thoughtful readers to reconsider their assumptions about the relationship between faith, ethics, and progress. It suggests that our spiritual heritage, far from being a relic of the past, provides valuable tools for understanding and healing the divisions that characterize modern society.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Religious ethics
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Modernism (literature)
- ✓ Explore Ethics
- ✓ Learn about transcendent states
- ✓ Explore Modern Civilization
- ✓ Explore Literature
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Details
- Published
- 2018
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- ISBN-13
- 9781501316654
- ISBN-10
- 1501316656
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- EN
