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The Seven Deadly Sins Today
Henry Fairlie
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Description for The Seven Deadly Sins Today
Paperback. Few books have explored the nature of the seven deadly sins as this one has. The author writes with wit, clarity and depth. Illustrator(s): Lawrence, Vint. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
Sin, like death, is an unassailable fact of life. It is also one of the last great taboos for public debate. In this compelling book, the Henry Fairlie shows that it is possible and necessary to talk about sin in ways that enrich our societies and our personal lives. Fairlie relates these ancient sins to the central issues of contemporary life: liberal vs. conservative politics, discrimination, pornography, abortion, the vistas of modern science, and especially the pop-psychologies that confirm the narcissism of our age.
Sin, like death, is an unassailable fact of life. It is also one of the last great taboos for public debate. In this compelling book, the Henry Fairlie shows that it is possible and necessary to talk about sin in ways that enrich our societies and our personal lives. Fairlie relates these ancient sins to the central issues of contemporary life: liberal vs. conservative politics, discrimination, pornography, abortion, the vistas of modern science, and especially the pop-psychologies that confirm the narcissism of our age.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1979
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Notre Dame IN, United States
ISBN
9780268016982
SKU
V9780268016982
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About Henry Fairlie
The late Henry Fairlie, a British-born political journalist and social critic, was a frequent contributor to British and American publications, including The New Republic and The Washington Post. Among his many acclaimed books are The Spoiled Child of the Western World and The Kennedy Promise.
Reviews for The Seven Deadly Sins Today
"Depressingly accurate about many of our malaises. . . . [Fairlie] fits the ancient sin to the contemporary condition." —The New York Times Book Review "A biting critique of the hocum, the sleazy, self-deluding arrogance of much pop culture." —The Christian Century ". . . a thoughtful and brave analysis, argued with subtlety and insight." —Library Journal ". . . ... Read more