Synopsis: Secular contemporary development discourse deals with the
problems of societal development and transformation by prioritizing
the human good in terms of vital and social values with the aim of
providing the basic necessities of life through social institutions
that work. While such an approach is profitable by promoting
economic growth, it does not take note of other dynamics of social
progress and development. Also, it fails to notice the consequences
of development strategies on human flourishing, well-being, and
happiness. Ogbonnayu argues for an integral approach to development
by engaging in a fruitful dialogue between Bernard Lonergan's
philosophical anthropology with contemporary development discourse,
as represented in select theories of development, and in select
principles of Catholic social teaching. It makes a case for social
progress and transformation as emanating from human understanding.
Also, it highlights the parts of Lonergan's theory that contribute
to an understanding, specifically of his treatment of bias, and of
the shorter and longer cycles of societal decline. In view of the
reality of moral impotence and limitations, it considers the
reversal of societal decline as possible through the supernatural
solution of God's grace. Endorsement: "This text offers a weighty
theoretical prolegomena to the concrete implementation of
sustainable development throughout the vulnerable economic areas in
the world." --John Dadosky, University of Toronto "Joseph Ogbonnaya
has produced a valuable book that contributes to the stock of
knowledge both for theological studies in general and Lonergan
scholarship in particular. . . . By retrieving and utilizing
Lonergan's philosophical anthropology in this important discourse
on development, Ogbonnaya has opened up a new area of intellectual
activity, an area that if further investigated and developed holds
a bright future, not only for theological education, but also for
sociology and politics." --Cyril Orji, University of Dayton "This
book brings contemporary development discourse and Catholic social
teachings into conversation with Lonergan's philosophical
anthropology. . . . I highly commend this book, which presents a
focused and well-researched application of Lonergan's work to a
contemporary context of relevance." --Thomas E. Reynolds, Emmanuel
College, University of Toronto "This book . . . touches on themes
related to economics, social justice, and cultural and historical
differences, with core references to Africa and to the work of
Lonergan on what it means to be human, on what makes for progress,
decline, and redemption in human affairs." --Therese Mason,
Discovery Theatre for Adult Liberal Learning Author Biography:
Joseph Ogbonnaya is Assistant Professor of Theology, author of
Deepening the Christian Faith (2011Marquette University, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. He is the ) and coeditor of The Church as Salt and Light
(2011).
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