Bernard Lonergan's Third Way of the Heart and Mind

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Bernard Lonergan's Third Way of the Heart and Mind

Bridging Some Buddhist-Christian-Muslim-Secularist Misunderstandings with a Global Secularity Ethics

Ethics and moral philosophy Philosophy of religion Interfaith relations Christianity Christianity Buddhism Islam Theology

Author: John Raymaker

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Language: English

Published by: Hamilton Books

Published on: 30th September 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 182 pages

ISBN: 9780761868330


Introduction

Today the world is confronted with many religious wars and the migrations of millions of persons due to these conflicts. There is a need for informed dialog as to the roots of the conflicts and ways of addressing these in ways that speak to peoples’ minds and hearts.

Purpose of the Book

This is what this book attempts to do from the viewpoint of major religious and ethical thinkers. The book relies on Bernard Lonergan’s foundational method to address problems systematically with a view to achieve breakthroughs in our openness to one another.

Religious and Ethical Foundations

The book appeals to the teachings of the Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammad, relying on the mystical and insights of these religious founders as well as those of dozens of their followers so as to find commonalities that can build bridges of mercy.

Role of Secularity Ethics

A global secularity ethics plays a leading role in this book’s bridging efforts.

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