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Religion History

The Wisdom of Order

An Exploration of Lonergan's Method in Theology

by (author) John Dadosky

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Jun 2024
Category
History, Religious, Theology
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781487554460
    Publish Date
    Jun 2024
    List Price
    $44.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781487554453
    Publish Date
    May 2024
    List Price
    $44.95

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In 1972, renowned Canadian philosopher and theologian Bernard Lonergan published Method in Theology. Now, following the fiftieth anniversary of his landmark work, The Wisdom of Order presents the next step in advancing the thought of this significant religious theorist.

 

In addition to the previously compiled Collected Works of Bernard Lonergan, this book aims to provide an appreciation and exploration of Method in Theology. It analyses the first five chapters of the work with commentaries to help readers traverse Lonergan’s thought more effectively and deeply. John D. Dadosky presents compelling exposition and observations to assist readers.

 

The book explores questions related to the philosophical status of beauty, which Lonergan does not address. In addition to Lonergan’s three stages of meaning, the book also seeks to develop a fourth stage that pertains to the turn to alterity emphasizing positive relations with other cultures and religions. As a result, The Wisdom of Order critically analyses an important groundbreaking work while also highlighting areas for further development.

About the author

John D. Dadosky is an associate professor of philosophy and theology at Regis College at the University of Toronto.

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