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Political Philosophy-Dr. Laurie M Johnson

The Francis Option, Not the Benedict Option (McCarraher 10-Audio)

Nov 21, 2020
20:30

In this final part of my series on Eugene McCarraher’s The Enchantments of Mammon, I discuss ideas from his excellent epilogue, including his endorsement of Romantic sacramental radicalism, and his reference to Pope Francis as well as scholars like Hardt and Negri to make his case that we are challenged to a new way of life reflected in the phrase (in contrast to Rod Dreher’s “Benedict Option”) the (my words) “Francis Option.”

Here’s the link to Matthew Chrulew’s article: https://read.dukeupress.edu/environmental-humanities/article/8/2/245/8138/Francis-s-Planetary-Practice

For more from me: https://lauriemjohnson.com/ https://politicalphilosophy.video.blog/ iTunes podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-philosophy-dr-laurie-m-johnson/id1473457784

Here’s the URL to the Political Philosophy Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608141959786172/about/

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