Kamis, 31 Juli 2008

The End of Work


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Surveys twentieth century theologies of work, contrasting differing approaches to consider the “problem of labor” from a theological perspective.* Aimed at theologians concerned with how Christianity might engage in social criticism, as well those who are interested in the connection between Marxist and Christian traditions

* Explores debates about labor under capitalism and considers the relationship between divine and human work
* Through a thorough reading of Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic, argues that the triumph of the "spirit of utility" is crucial to understanding modern notions of work
* Draws on the work of various twentieth century Catholic thinkers, including Josef Pieper, Jacques Maritain, Eric Gill, and David Jones
* Published in the new and prestigious Illuminations series.




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