Horizons of Difference: Engaging with Others by Fred Dallmayr (English) Hardcove

Description: Horizons of Difference by Fred Dallmayr In his latest book, Horizons of Difference: Engaging with Others, Fred Dallmayr argues that the dialogue between religious and secular commitments, between faith and reason, is particularly important in our time because both faith and reason can give rise to dangerous and destructive types of extremism, fanaticism, or idolatry. In this interdisciplinary and cross-cultural synthesis of philosophy, religious thought, and political theory, Dallmayr neither accepts the "clash of cultures" dichotomy nor denies the reality of cultural tensions. Instead, operating from the standpoint of philosophical hermeneutics, he embraces cultural difference as a necessary condition and opportunity for mutual cross-cultural dialogue and learning.In part 1, "Relationality and Difference," Dallmayr explores the emergence of diverse loyalties and attachments in different social and cultural contexts. The assumption is not that different commitments are necessarily synchronized or "naturally" compatible but rather that they are held together precisely by their difference and potential antagonism. Part 2, "Engagement through Dialogue and Interaction," dwells on the major means of mediating between the alternatives of radical separation and radical sameness: dialogue and hermeneutical interpretation of understanding. In this respect, the emphasis shifts to leading philosophers of dialogue such as Hans-Georg Gadamer, Bernhard Waldenfels, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty.In a world where the absolutizing of the ego encourages selfish egotism that can lead to aggressive warmongering, Horizons of Difference shows how the categories of "difference" and "relationality" can be used to build a genuine and peaceful democracy based on dialogue and interaction instead of radical autonomy and elitism. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Fred Dallmayr is Packey J. Dee Professor Emeritus in philosophy and political science at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author and editor of over fifty books, including Spiritual Guides: Pathfinders in the Desert (University of Notre Dame Press, 2017). Review "Horizons of Difference is a probing study of the crisis of our time, revolving around scientific, technological, economic, political, and cultural globalization. Many studies have focused on one or more of these dimensions, but only Dallmayrs approach dives deeply into the cultural roots of Western modernity and its alleged clash with non-Western traditions." —David Ingram, author of World Crisis and Underdevelopment"This book is a must-read for advanced interdisciplinary classes of religion, philosophy, ethics, and peace/justice studies." —Religious Studies Review Long Description In his latest book, Horizons of Difference: Engaging with Others , Fred Dallmayr argues that the dialogue between religious and secular commitments, between faith and reason, is particularly important in our time because both faith and reason can give rise to dangerous and destructive types of extremism, fanaticism, or idolatry. In this interdisciplinary and cross-cultural synthesis of philosophy, religious thought, and political theory, Dallmayr neither accepts the "clash of cultures" dichotomy nor denies the reality of cultural tensions. Instead, operating from the standpoint of philosophical hermeneutics, he embraces cultural difference as a necessary condition and opportunity for mutual cross-cultural dialogue and learning. In part 1, "Relationality and Difference," Dallmayr explores the emergence of diverse loyalties and attachments in different social and cultural contexts. The assumption is not that different commitments are necessarily synchronized or "naturally" compatible but rather that they are held together precisely by their difference and potential antagonism. Part 2, "Engagement through Dialogue and Interaction," dwells on the major means of mediating between the alternatives of radical separation and radical sameness: dialogue and hermeneutical interpretation of understanding. In this respect, the emphasis shifts to leading philosophers of dialogue such as Hans-Georg Gadamer, Bernhard Waldenfels, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. In a world where the absolutizing of the ego encourages selfish egotism that can lead to aggressive warmongering, Horizons of Difference shows how the categories of "difference" and "relationality" can be used to build a genuine and peaceful democracy based on dialogue and interaction instead of radical autonomy and elitism. Review Quote "This is a probing study of the crisis of our time, revolving around scientific, technological, economic, political, and cultural globalization. Many studies have focused on one or more of these dimensions, but Dallmayrs approach dives deeply into the cultural (philosophical and spiritual) roots of Western modernity and its alleged clash with non-Western traditions." Description for Sales People * Dallmayr examines the role of dialogue at the intersections between religious and secular commitments and between and within religious traditions. * The first half of the book explores how diverse loyalties and attachments have formed in different social and cultural contexts, and the second half investigates how dialogue can mediate between these loyalties. * Fred Dallmayr is a well known author and professor in the fields of political science and philosophy. * Scholars working in political science, religion, and philosophy will be eager for this book, along with some intellectual readers interested in creating connections between religions or sects within religions. Details ISBN0268108498 Author Fred Dallmayr Pages 256 Year 2020 ISBN-10 0268108498 ISBN-13 9780268108496 Format Hardcover Short Title Horizons of Difference Language English Subtitle Engaging with Others Publication Date 2020-10-31 DEWEY 303.482 UK Release Date 2020-10-31 Imprint University of Notre Dame Press Place of Publication Notre Dame IN Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-10-31 NZ Release Date 2020-10-31 US Release Date 2020-10-31 Edited by Benjamin Schreier Birth 1936 Affiliation Spore Federation Of Chinese Clan Associations, Spore Position Graduate Student Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher University of Notre Dame Press Alternative 9780268025694 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159416734;

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