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OverviewSpiritual Traditions and the Virtues develops a philosophical appreciation of the spiritual life. The book shows how a certain conception of spiritual good, one that is rooted in Thomas Aquinas's account of infused moral virtue, can generate a distinctive vision of human life and the possibilities for spiritual fulfilment. Wynn examines the character of the goods to which spiritual traditions are directed; the structure of such traditions, including the connection between their practical and creedal commitments; the relationship between the various vocabularies that are used to describe, from the insider's perspective, progress in the spiritual life; the significance of tradition as an epistemic category; and the question of what it takes for a spiritual tradition to be handed on from one person to another. In his account of the virtues, Aquinas shows how our relations to the everyday world can be folded into our relationship to the divine or sacred reality otherwise conceived. In this sense, he offers a vision of how it is possible to live between heaven and earth. Spiritual Traditions and the Virtues considers how that vision can be extended across the central domains of human thought and experience, and how it can deepen and diversify our understanding of what it is for a human life to be lived well. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark R. Wynn (Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion, Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion, University of Oxford)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.10cm Weight: 0.470kg ISBN: 9780198862949ISBN 10: 0198862946 Pages: 268 Publication Date: 30 June 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsWynn's perceptive reflections stand to help philosophers, seekers, and practitioners humanely appraise the ways commitments to the transcendent can foster a well-lived life here and now. * Richard P Conrad, The Journal of Theological Studies * Author InformationMark R. Wynn is the Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion at the University of Oxford. He was previously Professor of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Leeds. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |