On the 'Meaning' of Politics

This book offers a concise, yet provocative, summation of Christos Yannaras’ long reflection on the meaning of politics. It provides vital clarification on Yannaras’ conception and understanding of politics and his interpretation of its historical development in the Western and Eastern theological/civilisational traditions. The book critiques the Western (Christian) tradition of political thought and praxis, namely its individualistic epistemology, its utilitarian political organisation, its obsession with rationalistic efficiency, and its religionized Christianity with all the destructive ideologies flowing therefrom. It aims to recover and counterpose a Greco-Christian conception and practice of politics based on communion, the ecclesia, truth as a collective and common contest or struggle to discover, reveal and manifest cosmic reality and an ontological vision of humans living in harmony with the ornamental order of the universe. With a foreword by Rowan Williams, this is a highly original and significant meditation on the meaning of politics that will be of interest to both political theologians and political philosophers.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Transforming Political Theologies
Release date:	July 2023
Authors:	Christos Yannaras
Translators:	Jonathan Cole
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Pages:	84
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-249314-5
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-03-249314-3
Barcode:	9781032493145

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