Seeking Communion as Healing Dialogue: Gabriel Marcel's Philosophy for Today

Margaret M. Mullan's book explores Gabriel Marcel's philosophy of communion as a healing dialogue in today's world, addressing issues of interpersonal communication and disconnection. She argues that Marcel's insights offer a way to seek healing dialogue in a technological age, particularly useful for scholars of communication, philosophy, conflict studies, and media studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

Seeking Communion as Healing Dialogue: Gabriel Marcel's Philosophy for Today delves into the intricate challenges of interpersonal communication within society, contending that these issues stem from deeper problems in being. In her exploration of Gabriel Marcel's work, Margaret M. Mullan sheds light on the profound meaning of the body, the essence of being with others, and the very nature of being itself in the contemporary world. She addresses pressing questions about why we often struggle to engage in meaningful dialogue with those around us, why we feel disconnected and alone even in a technologically advanced society, and how these changing technologies both expose and sometimes exacerbate our weak connections to others. Mullan engages with Marcel's reflective method and theory of communion, seeking to understand how we can cultivate communion amidst the technological landscape. Through her insightful analysis, Mullan proposes that Marcel's reflections offer valuable contributions to the understanding and study of communication, providing a pathway toward seeking healing dialogue in our modern world. This book holds immense value for scholars and enthusiasts in the fields of communication, philosophy, conflict studies, and media studies. It offers a rich tapestry of ideas and insights that will deepen our understanding of human relationships and their complex interplay with technology.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 228 x 161 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793621771