Common Evil: Political Economy and the Ethics of Liberation - by Andy Vink (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Common Evil is an attempt to address a malignant hopelessness that has overtaken our society through a theological analysis that emphasizes concrete manifestations of ideology in history. Part of the struggle of understanding the malaise of our society is a difficulty in connecting the abstract concepts of sinful social structures such as racism, sexism, and neoliberal capitalism to the concrete realities that we experience daily. The common evil, developed from Ellacuría's theological work, provides a language to start making these connections. As we become able to identify and understand these connections, we are able to participate in critical praxis towards alleviating the suffering created by common evil.

About the Author

Andrew T. Vink holds a PhD in systematic theology from Boston College and master's degrees in theology and philosophy from Marquette University. A practicing Roman Catholic, Vink has served as adjunct professor of theology at Mount St. Mary's University and lecturer of theology and religious studies at Marymount University. He is a member of the Catholic Theological Society of America and the College Theology Society.