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Returning to Reality - Thomas Merton's Wisdom for a Technological World (Paperback)
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Returning to Reality - Thomas Merton's Wisdom for a Technological World (Paperback)
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Synopsis: This book synthesizes the diverse reflections on
technology by monk and spiritual writer Thomas Merton to develop a
compelling contemplative critique of the threats and challenges of
nuclear war, communication technologies, and biotechnologies that
may alter what it means to be human. At the core of his critique,
Merton opposes a technological mentality that favors processes of
efficiency and utility at the expense of our ultimate purpose, a
quest for the wisdom to guide us to the divine source of our being
and reality. To counter this modern idolatry, Merton's insights
offer a path of reflection, balance, and community. More
specifically, Merton offers some constructive approaches and
healing possibilities through a balanced approach to work, a
careful and intentional managing of technology, and an accessing of
the recuperative dimensions of nature. In its conclusion the book
brings the insights of these chapters together for a final
reflection on how to maintain our humanity and our spiritual
integrity in a technological world. Endorsements: "Thompson has
provided the kind of public model of Merton scholarship we need:
the application of wisdom in a critique of the contemporary. What
better place to start than with the insinuation of technology in
every dimension of human life. . . . Thompson has helped make
Merton's contemplative perspective more available for us to see
with, and to see as deeply." --Gray Matthews, University of Memphis
"This is an important and helpful book. Thompson has gathered
Thomas Merton's scattered remarks on technology into a coherent
account of critique and counsel. . . . To see Merton's often
casual, sometimes mordant, and insightful critique of technology
switch so easily into the lyrical evocation of sacred simplicity
and serenity is an inspiring experience, and we're in Thompson's
debt for having given Merton's voice this backdrop and resonance."
--Albert Borgmann, University of Montana
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