Reciprocal Causality in an Event-Filled World

A new world view is needed that emphasizes the unique contribution that individual citizens can make to the common good as opposed to their individual needs and desires. Joseph Bracken examines key writings of process-oriented philosophers and systems-oriented thinkers to create a systems-oriented understanding of the God-world relation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In the face of the overwhelming sense of helplessness surrounding environmental change and other pressing concerns, a transformative shift in our world view is urgently required. We must cultivate a perspective that emphasizes the profound impact that individual citizens can have on the collective well-being, transcending their narrow self-interests and desires. In a recent encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis cited Scriptural and Church teachings as the basis for this paradigm shift, however, a comprehensive philosophical framework to support this change of heart remains lacking. To address this gap, Joseph Bracken delves into the profound insights of process-oriented philosophers such as Henri Bergson and Alfred North Whitehead, alongside systems-oriented thinkers like Ludwig von Bertalanffy and Ervin Laszlo. Through a comprehensive examination of their writings, Bracken seeks to establish a systems-oriented understanding of the intricate relationship between God and the world, offering a profound and transformative perspective on our place in the universe.

In the face of the overwhelming sense of helplessness surrounding environmental change and other pressing concerns, a transformative shift in our world view is urgently required. We must cultivate a perspective that emphasizes the profound impact that individual citizens can have on the collective well-being, transcending their narrow self-interests and desires. In a recent encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis cited Scriptural and Church teachings as the basis for this paradigm shift, however, a comprehensive philosophical framework to support this change of heart remains lacking. To address this gap, Joseph Bracken delves into the profound insights of process-oriented philosophers such as Henri Bergson and Alfred North Whitehead, alongside systems-oriented thinkers like Ludwig von Bertalanffy and Ervin Laszlo. Through a comprehensive examination of their writings, Bracken seeks to establish a systems-oriented understanding of the intricate relationship between God and the world, offering a profound and transformative perspective on our place in the universe.

Weight: 431g
Dimension: 227 x 160 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978709782