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Interpreting the Signs of the Times : Fostering Social Goods and Historical Transitions
McEvoy, James
McEvoy, James
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Abstract
Signs of the times are best understood as significant historical transitions, motivated by social goods, which the church must discern and respond to in the light of the Gospel. The argument proceeds in three steps. First, Charles Taylor’s interpretive understanding of historical transitions is expounded. Second, Chenu’s and Vatican II’s understandings of the signs of the times are examined, and Taylor’s approach to historical transitions is applied to Chenu’s and Vatican II’s central insights about signs of the times. The third section considers the movement for gender equality as an example of a sign of the times.
Keywords
Marie-Dominique Chenu, Gaudium et Spes, gender equality, historical explanation, Pierre Rosanvallon, Second Vatican Council, signs of the times, social equality, social goods, Charles Taylor
Date
2024
Type
Journal article
Journal
Book
Volume
85
Issue
3
Page Range
418-438
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ACU Department
School of Theology
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
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CC BY-NC 4.0
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Open
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