| Global Civilization: Challenges to Society and to Christianity Contributor(s): Boff, Leonardo (Author), Guilherme, Alexandre (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845530047 ISBN-13: 9781845530044 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2005 Annotation: Leonardo Boff is one of the founders of Liberation Theology. He remains a seminal thinker within Christian Theology. First published in Portuguese under the title, "Civilization Planetaria, Global Civilization is a philosophical and theological enquiry into the various elements of the globalisation process, including market forces, politics, military force, technology and science, communication and spirituality. Boff understands that the process of globalisation affects all spheres of human life, and it represents a new phase in human evolution and a new stage for Earth itself. In the present we will walk a difficult path since globalisation represents a 'revolution' in which a number of issues, such as consciousness, the meaning of life. holiness, the economy politics, culture, work standards and ethics, are being redefined. However, Boff presents a very optimistic future for humankind, as he envisages that the Earth will become the 'true home' for all human beings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Liberation - Religion | Christian Living - Social Issues - Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics |
| Dewey: 261 |
| LCCN: 2004029418 |
| Series: Cross Cultural Theologies |
| Physical Information: 114 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Transportation, telecommunications and the internet are all part of a process of globalisation that affects every sphere of life. This new phase in human evolution is central to the thinking of Leonardo Boff - one of the founders of Liberation Theology. In 'Global Civilisation' Boff presents a philosophical and theological enquiry into all aspects of globalization - from market forces to politics, military force, technology and science, communication and spirituality. The book describes the revolution taking place - in consciousness, the meaning of life, holiness, the economy, politics, culture, work standards, and ethics. Boff explores the contribution of Christianity to the "new global civilisation" and presents a utopian future for humankind. |