Self, earth & society

By Thomas N. Finger

Book Description

In an age where disconnection seems to define the human experience, Thomas N. Finger offers a profound exploration of the three-fold alienation that characterizes modern life. This thoughtful work examines how individuals struggle to find wholeness within themselves while simultaneously feeling severed from the natural world and living in fractured societies.

Finger presents a compelling thesis: these separations are not isolated phenomena but interconnected wounds that reinforce each other. When people lose touch with their authentic selves, they often find themselves equally distant from the earth that sustains them. Similarly, our estrangement from nature contributes to the internal fragmentation many experience in their personal lives.

Through what the author calls a "critical conversation" with contemporary culture, this book carefully analyzes the roots of these pervasive alienations. Rather than simply diagnosing the problem, Finger moves toward healing by proposing a constructive theological response grounded in trinitarian understanding.

This substantial work speaks to anyone seeking to understand why modern life often feels so disconnected and fragmented. For readers interested in the intersection of spirituality, ecology, and social consciousness, Finger provides both penetrating analysis and hope for restoration. His approach suggests that genuine healing must address all three dimensions simultaneously, offering a pathway toward integration that encompasses personal wholeness, environmental harmony, and social unity.