The Politics of Compassion and Transformation: And Transformation

by Dick Simpson

Overview

In our time, we require a religion, ethics, and politics adequate to confront the global crises we face. In our scientific era of “progress,” we might expect to look with confidence to the “scientific” disciplines of political science, sociology, and economics to solve the problems of our civilization. We might also look to the older disciplines of religion and ethics to determine our values and to tell us what we ought to do. But the sad truth is that the dominant paradigms, methods, and conclusions of the social sciences and humanities are inadequate to this task. We need a new “politics of compassion and transformation.”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780804009041
Publisher:	Ohio University Press
Publication date:	08/01/1988
Edition description:	1
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dick Simpson is a professor of political science at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

Editorial Reviews

[Simpson] argues forcefully and convincingly for ‘a new politics of compassion and transformation’…As a blend of religion and politics molded into a prescription for action, it is an intriguing work.”—William C. Louthan, Perspectives on Political Science


“This book deserves a wide readership. It is required reading for anyone who is concerned about translating spirituality into action in contemporary life. It is an extremely helpful resource for courses on urban affairs, spirituality, practical theology and social action by religious organizations.”—George Cairns, Chicago Theological Seminary

From the Publisher

Simpson (political science, U. of Illinois at Chicago) offers a hardheaded look at how to deal with the major social, religious, and political challenges of the last part of this century. He asserts that we need a new politics of compassion based on a clear understanding of political action and its consequences and informed by ethical and explicitly religious values. Paper edition ($15.95) not seen. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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