The Struggle to Define Christianity During the Last Days of Rome
The narrative transforms a pivotal historical conflict into a captivating tale, showcasing the drama and intensity of the event. Rubenstein's storytelling skillfully engages readers, providing a vivid portrayal of the fight's significance and impact. The book promises to immerse readers in the complexities and emotions surrounding this monumental moment in history.
Europe was in the long slumber of the Middle Ages, the Roman Empire was in tatters, and the Greek language was all but forgotten, until a group of twelfth-century scholars rediscovered and translated the works of Aristotle. His ideas spread like wildfire across Europe, offering the scientific view that the natural world, including the soul of man, was a proper subject of study. The rediscovery of these ancient ideas sparked riots and heresy trials, caused major upheavals in the Catholic Church, and also set the stage for today's rift between reason and religion.In Aristotle's Children, Richard Rubenstein transports us back in history, rendering the controversies of the Middle Ages lively and accessible-and allowing us to understand the philosophical ideas that are fundamental to modern thought.
Partisan moralism and the need for structural thought -- How do social systems generate violence? -- Violent systems and their transformation -- Class conflict and the problem of crime -- Cultural conflict and the problem of religious violence -- Structural conflict resolution : toward a new politics