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| Publication Date: 15 Mar 2018 |
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| Publisher: SPCK Publishing |
| Page Count: 128 |
| Author: Rowan Williams |
| ISBN-13: 9780281079759, 9780281079766, 9780281083848 |
Being Human
Bodies, Minds, Persons
Being Human is a deeply engaging exploration of the nature of human consciousness and personhood from a Christian perspective by one of the world's greatest theologians and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
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In Being Human, Rowan Williams, one of today’s most brilliant and profound thinkers, has produced a rich and thought-provoking meditation on the themes of consciousness, language, relationship, speech, silence and what it is to be a person. A marvellous and moving work: philosophical theology at its very best.
Through an elegant exploration of the nature of human consciousness Being Human convincingly debunks current discourse about the value of autonomy as the foundation of self-confidence, restoring human narrative and relationships to the heart of our being. A fascinating book, worthy of reflection and discussion.
'Rowan William's most striking characteristics are his humanity and his fine intellect. Here he uses both gifts quite brilliantly to illuminate what it means to be human. A stimulating collection of provocative yet reassuring essays. A gift from an exceptional man.'
Williams never disappoints: his reflections on such important topics as the nature of consciousness, how we view time, and the wisdom of silence make vital reading.
One of the strengths of this book is that Williams recognises religion can go bad. He defends a proper sense of dependence but distinguishes this from the infantilism certain institutions encourage.
This book is cooler in tone, more academic and less direct, but it is learned, insightful and illuminating. Nobody concerned with the present state of humanity should miss it.
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These are among the fundamental questions that former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, helps us to think about in ‘Being Human’. This deeply engaging book is an exploration of what it means to be human and the examination of human consciousness from a Christian perspective.
‘Being Human’ ends with a brief but profound meditation on the person of Christ, where Rowan Williams invites us to consider how, through Christ, 'our humanity in all its variety, in all its vulnerability, has been taken into the heart of the divine life'. This book by Rowan Williams sparks interesting discussion on human consciousness and a balanced examination of human nature whilst touching on Christian theological philosophy. Like previous books by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, ‘Being Human’ is concisely written and thought-provoking. Readers will find the reflection and critique on consciousness illuminating.
Although aimed at Christians, with discussion questions for personal or group use at the end of each chapter, ‘Being Human’ is a book that readers of all religious persuasions will find both challenging and highly rewarding.