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Returning to reality
Author(s) -
Hammer Sara
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/bjet.12096_7
Subject(s) - contemplation , humanity , product (mathematics) , style (visual arts) , theology , sociology , focus (optics) , media studies , philosophy , art , literature , mathematics , geometry , physics , optics
Summary This book offers a broad‐brush critique of the role of technology in modern life as seen through the spiritual lens of Thomas Merton's writing. The author, a theologian, argues that we must carefully balance the benefits of modern technology with its perils if we are to retain our humanity, as well as any vestige of the contemplative life. His general focus and generalising style mean that there is little here that specifically relates to, or would interest those in, educational technology. Target readers include theologians, philosophers and anyone interested.S ara H ammer