Critical Social Theory: Prophetic Reason, Civil Society, and Christian Imagination (Guides to Theological Inquiry)

Simpson, Gary M.

ISBN 10: 0800629167 / ISBN 13: 9780800629168

Published by Fortress Press (edition ), 2001

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Synopsis:

Critical theory explained and espousedSimpson ably introduces critical social theory, the German-born intellectual movement that has spawned sharp criticisms of modernity, its use of reason, and our highly technological, bureaucratic culture. Part 1 recounts the emergence of critical social theory within the Frankfurt School of Social Research and the theological stirrings that the Frankfurt project sparked, especially in Paul Tillich. Part 2 explores Jrgen Habermas' reconception and expansion of critical social theory, especially his ideas about hermeneutics, praxis, communicative action, and civil society as the locus of prophetic social movements. Finally, in Part 3 Simpson shows how Christian theology employs critical social theory for the tasks of prophetic reason in a global civil society.Simpson's work is at once a programmatic introduction and a creative theological proposal for public theology.

About the Author:

Gary M. Simpson is professor of systematic theology at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of Critical Social Theory: Prophetic Reasoning, Civil Society, and Christian Imagination (Fortress Press, 2002, 978-0-8006-2916-8).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Critical Social Theory: Prophetic Reason, ...
Publisher: Fortress Press (edition )
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good