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

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

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