The Aesthetics and Ethics of Faith: A Dialogue Between Liberationist and Pragmatic Thought (AAR Reflection and Theory in the Study of Religion)

Synopsis

This Work Presents A Sustained Discussion Of The Connections Between Two Quintessentially American Traditions: Liberation Theology And Pragmatism. It Explores The Dynamic Relationship Between The Aesthetic And Ethical Dimensions Of Faith Practice, With A Focus On The Liberating Potential Of Religious Ritual. Introduction -- American Faith In A New Key -- Viernes Santo: Where The Shock Of The Immediate Meets New Life -- Liberation In The Latino/a Americas: Retrospect And Prospect -- Pragmatism And Latino/a Religious Experience -- Integrating Experience And Epistemology: Ivone Gebara's Pragmatic Ecofeminism -- The Social Dimensions Of Faith: Expanding John Dewey's Sense Of Community -- Embodied Faith-in-action: Religious Ritual As Reconstructive Education -- Conclusion -- Transforming Faith. Christopher D. Tirres. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.