These studies reveal the complex contemporary interlinking of many
areas of politics (the government of others) and morality (the
government of the self). The result of this complex and deep
intertwining is that many of the problems facing social and
governmental institutions cannot be solved without also addressing
basic moral issues as well. For example, Christian morality, as
laid out in the Rule of St. Benedict and Pastoral Care by Gregory
the Great, emphasizes man's sinful nature through a focus on the
Fall and the crucifixion. These texts conclude that, as a result of
man's indelibly sinful and limited nature, man requires guidance by
God or one of his lieutenants (priests, bishops, saints, etc.) in
order to properly carry out a moral life. The effect of this
insight on moral life is that self-governance becomes focused on
obedience and submission to moral superiors as central values. In
the dissertation, I draw on Foucault to show that many of the basic
social institutions of the West inherit this understanding that
people are generally incapable of their own self-governance without
expert guidance.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
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Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
June 2010 |
First published: |
June 2010 |
Authors: |
Mark Darlow
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
228 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8383-3972-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
|
LSN: |
3-8383-3972-X |
Barcode: |
9783838339726 |
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