Thomas Merton's wisdom for a technological age Thompson, Phillip M. 1959- creator text bibliography Electronic books. enk Cambridge Lutterworth Press 2013 monographic eng 1 online resource (xxi, 107 pages) We are becoming a nation of superficial and distracted consumers of instant messages and images, a state of being which does not aid engagement in religious and other deep commitments that require a sustained level of reflection and contemplation. In his thought-provoking work, Phillip M. Thompson analyses the shadow elements of technology - nuclear armaments, the bio-engineering of humans, and the distancing of humanity from the natural world - through the fascinating insights of the spiritual writer and monk Thomas Merton (1915-1968). Merton's work offers an important critique and healing re. A contemplative critique -- Avoiding the nuclear apocalypse -- Reforming the information age -- Choosing to be human or transhuman -- Some balm for Gilead -- Conclusion: From the watchtower. Phillip Thompson. Includes bibliographical references. Merton, Thomas 1915-1968 Technology Religious aspects History 20th century Technology Philosophy RELIGION Christian Life Social Issues RELIGION Christianity General RELIGION Christian Theology General BR115.T42 261.5/6 Thompson, Phillip M., 1959- Cambridge, United Kingdom : Lutterworth Press, 2013 (OCoLC)818738990 9780718841515 0718841514 9781299252875 1299252877 456537 MIL http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=813803 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=813803 CDX 121228 20200709060154.0 ocn829911021 eng