Description
IGNACIO ELLACURÍA
Book Summary
This collective work, coordinated by Juan José Tamayo and José Manuel Romero, offers a profound analysis of the thought of Ignacio Ellacuría, one of the most influential philosophers and theologians of the 20th century in the Ibero-American sphere. Published on the 30th anniversary of his assassination, the book engages in a dialogue with his intellectual legacy through the key concept of "historization." The authors unravel how Ellacuría applied this method to subject theological and political concepts to critique, proposing a reflection that is both current and necessary for understanding the challenges of our time.
What is it about?
The book delves into the figure of Ignacio Ellacuría, a Basque-Salvadoran theologian and philosopher assassinated in 1989 for his commitment to social justice. The work is structured as a dialogue between the authors and Ellacuría's thought, taking his proposal for the historization of concepts as its axis. This method consists of situating theological and political ideas within their concrete historical context, thereby revealing their ideological burden and their liberating potential. Through this analysis, it is shown how historization functions as a critique of ideology, and its applications for addressing contemporary problems are explored, ranging from liberation theology to political philosophy.
Main Topics
- Historization of theological and political concepts as a critical method.
- Liberation theology and its philosophical foundation.
- Critique of ideology from a Latin American perspective.
- Intellectual commitment and martyrdom in the fight for social justice.
- Relevance of Ellacuría's thought for the analysis of today's reality.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and academics of philosophy, theology, political science, and social sciences interested in Latin American critical thought. It is also of great value to readers seeking to understand the figure of Ignacio Ellacuría beyond his tragic end by delving into his intellectual legacy. Furthermore, it is a recommended read for those who wish to explore the relationship between faith, philosophy, and social commitment from a rigorous and contemporary perspective.
What this book contributes
- A systematic and updated understanding of Ellacuría's method of historization.
- Keys to applying his critical thought to present-day political and theological problems.
- An analysis that connects the philosophy of liberation with the critique of ideology.
- A comprehensive view of the work of one of the most relevant intellectuals of the 20th-century Ibero-American world.
- An intellectual tribute that reaffirms the contemporary relevance of his legacy.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Tamayo Acosta, Juan José; Romero Cuevas, José Manuel
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Biography: religious and spiritual, History: theory and methods, Philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Social and political philosophy, Philosophy of religion, Christianity, Theology
- Collection: CRITICAL THOUGHT, UTOPIAN THOUGHT
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: October 2019
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Assessment
This work constitutes a relevant contribution to studies on Ignacio Ellacuría by offering a rigorous and updated analysis of his thought. The choice of the method of historization as the common thread allows the authors not only to expose the keys to his philosophy and theology but also to demonstrate their critical power for the present. It is an academic, well-founded book that will be of special interest to specialists and advanced students, although its clarity of exposition makes it accessible to an educated public interested in critical thought and liberation theology.