Common Evil: Political Economy and the Ethics of Liberation - Paperback

by Andy Vink (Author)

Common Evil is an attempt to address a malignant hopelessness that has overtaken our society through a theological analysis that emphasizes concrete manifestations of ideology in history. Part of the struggle of understanding the malaise of our society is a difficulty in connecting the abstract concepts of sinful social structures such as racism, sexism, and neoliberal capitalism to the concrete realities that we experience daily. The common evil, developed from Ellacuría's theological work, provides a language to start making these connections. As we become able to identify and understand these connections, we are able to participate in critical praxis towards alleviating the suffering created by common evil.

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RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic

RELIGION / Christian Theology / Liberation

RELIGION / Christian Theology / Soteriology

Common Evil

Political Economy and the Ethics of Liberation

Andrew T. Vink

Cover design: Melissa Romano

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ISBN 978-1-62698-641-1

Author Biography

Andrew T. Vink holds a PhD in systematic theology from Boston College and master's degrees in theology and philosophy from Marquette University. A Roman Catholic, Vink has served as adjunct professor at Mount St. Mary's University and lecturer at Marymount University.