Quest for Self-Knowledge: An Essay in Lonergan's Philosophy

by Joseph Flanagan

Book Overview

The theme of self-knowledge, introduced by classical philosophers, was taken up and extended by Bernard Lonergan in his major work, Insight . In this innovative and complex study, Lonergan developed a systematic method for understanding the development of self-knowledge. Joseph Flanagan shares with Lonergan the premise that the problem of self-knowledge can be resolved methodically. The purpose of this book is to introduce teachers and students to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802078516
• ISBN13: 9780802078513
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A wonderful aid to reading Lonergan's Insight

Joe Flanagan knows his stuff! This books covers the entire book Insight we clarity. While not a replacement for Insight, F's book helps to unravel what can be at times difficult in Insight. For example, as F. said in the Lonergan Web Site interview, his book's first goal is to provide the links to understanding Insight's first five chapters. It is these chapters with their heavy mathematical and scientific import that can be discouraging to first-time Insight readers. Having F's book along side Insight helps manage these chapters. In this sense, it is a must purchase book. But, here's a warning: Don't rely on F's book. It is a means not an end. The pricipal aim of Insight is YOUR self-appropriation. If F's book helps toward this goal then fine. If not, then drop it and move to another source.