Christianity and Civilisation: Foundations & Specific Problems: Foundations and Specific Problems - Softcover

Brunner, Emil

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ISBN 10: 0227172892 ISBN 13: 9780227172896

Verlag: James Clarke and Co Ltd, 2009

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"The philosophical survey proposed by Brunner, together with the analysis of the main spheres of the Western civilization and the theological general approach, give Brunner's work a unique perspective and make his study indispensable for the investigation of the influence of religion on the sphere of human civilization." Iulia Grad, Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies, vol.8, issue 25 (Spring)

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In his "masterly philosophical survey of the problems of ontology and truth" Emil Brunner presents the Christian faith as the foundation of Western culture and as the most important and indispensable bulwark against the destructive forces of totalitarian governments. Despite the horrors of two world wars, Brunner saw hope for the building of a new civilisation on the ruins of what had been destroyed. He argues that only Christianity is able to provide the basis of a truly human civilisation. In the first part Brunner develops a Christian philosophy of civilisation dealing with basic principles. He develops his ideas in part two by offering a Christian interpretation of some of the main features of civilised life, from science and technology, through work, education and art, to wealth, social order and power. He criticises the fatally dazzling belief in progress as having led to the nothingness of despair. While the transcendent kingdom of God cannot be identified with a particular form of government or social structure, Brunner argues that the influence of Christianity on western civilisation has been more profound than any other influence. Brunner's analysis stands alongside the work of scholars such as Herbert Butterfield and Christopher Dawson as one of the leading studies of the influence of religion in the development of western civilisation. While their approach is primarily historically, Brunner's is that of the theologian, giving his work a unique perspective. Emil Brunner (1889-1966) was one of the leading theologians of the twentieth century. His other works include 'Dogmatics' (3 volumes), 'The Divine Imperative', 'Man in Revolt' and 'The Mediator'.

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• Verlag: James Clarke and Co Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0227172892
• ISBN 13: 9780227172896
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 328