The Theological Notion of the Human Person A Conversation Between the Theology of Karl Rahner and the Philosophy of John Macmurray |
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| Author:
| Brett, Gregory |
| ISBN: | 978-1-299-99169-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | Appetite by Random House
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| Imprint: | Appetite by Random House |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $93.95 |
Book Description:
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In a careful study of the writings of Karl Rahner and John Macmurray, this book presents a renewed understanding of the theological notion of the human person. This understanding of person is developed by examining the relational depths of Karl Rahner s theological anthropology in conversation with John Macmurray s understanding of agency found in his work on -persons-in-relationship-. What makes this dialogue enriching and striking is that both thinkers arrive at a corresponding...
More DescriptionIn a careful study of the writings of Karl Rahner and John Macmurray, this book presents a renewed understanding of the theological notion of the human person. This understanding of person is developed by examining the relational depths of Karl Rahner s theological anthropology in conversation with John Macmurray s understanding of agency found in his work on -persons-in-relationship-. What makes this dialogue enriching and striking is that both thinkers arrive at a corresponding notion of person from very different starting points: Rahner commences his reflections as a theologian focusing on the mystery of God at the heart of his study of person. Macmurray on the other hand begins with the human person and ultimately arrives at a philosophical notion of God as personal agent."