Additional information
ISBN | 978-81-905641-1-3 |
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Year | 2004 |
Author | George Thadathil, Felix Wilfred |
Editor | George Thadathil, Felix Wilfred |
Subject | Social / Philosophy |
Language | English |
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Description
Communities are a perennial reality. They do, however, undergo change and evolution both in their self-understanding and in the perception of others. Many factors and forces – internal and external, traditional and modern – contribute to the transformation of consciousness and modes of praxis of the various communities.When the legitimate consciousness and identity of communities are natured in hierarchical spirit of sought to be developed in opposition to other identities, and thencrop up serious problems. On the other hand, when they inter-relate in the spirit of mutuality and follow principles of equity and justice, we have the proper climate for the flourishing of every human person to the maximum of her potentiality. Community consciousness and identity, instead of being a stumbling block, will become a great resource and asset for the development of a true pluralistic society in our contemporary times. Moving towards such ideals require also the support of empirical studies and theorizing. The present volume wants to be a small contribution in this direction. The volume represents the fruit of the seminar organized by the Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras, in September, 2000.