Evagrius Ponticus and Cognitive Science: A Look at Moral Evil and the Thoughts - Brossura

Tsakiridis, George

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1608990664 ISBN 13: 9781608990665

Casa editrice: Pickwick Publications, 2009

Riassunto

This study puts the thought of Evagrius Ponticus, a fourth-century theologian, into dialogue with modern cognitive science in regard to the topic of evil, specifically moral evil. Evagrius, in his writings about prayer and the ascetic life, addressed the struggle with personal moral evil in terms of the eight "thoughts" or "demons." These "thoughts" were transmitted by John Cassian to the Western church, and later recast by Gregory the Great as the Seven Deadly Sins. Though present understandings of evil appear to differ greatly from those of Evagrius, his wisdom concerning the battle against evil may prove to be of great help even today. Using the work of Pierre Hadot to recover Evagrius's context, and the work of Paul Ricoeur to discuss how we construct descriptions and myths of evil, Evagrius is brought into dialogue with the cognitive sciences. Using current research, especially the work of Eugene d'Aquili and Andrew Newberg, this study reveals the contemporary relevance of Evagrius' approach to combating evil. In addition, the interdisciplinary study of patristics and cognitive science opens the pathway to a better understanding between Christian tradition and the modern sciences.

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Informazioni sull'autore

George Tsakiridis is currently a Lecturer in Religious Studies at Saint Xavier University, Chicago.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Pickwick Publications
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1608990664
• ISBN 13: 9781608990665
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 136
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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