Paul Griffiths is een vooraanstaande Britse muziekcriticus en romanschrijver, bekend om zijn inzichtelijke geschriften over moderne klassieke muziek. Naast zijn kritische werk creëert hij ook proza en opera libretti, waarmee hij een diepgaand begrip van muzikale structuren en hun emotionele resonantie demonstreert. Zijn literaire bijdragen verkennen de ingewikkelde relatie tussen geluid, taal en de menselijke ervaring, en bieden lezers een uniek perspectief.
The book offers a concise yet thorough introduction to Blaise Pascal, highlighting his life, literary contributions, and the central themes present in his works. It serves as an insightful resource for understanding Pascal's influence and the significance of his ideas.
Exploring the evolution of thought on lying, the book delves into Augustine's strict stance against deceit and contrasts it with the more flexible views of philosophers like Plato and Aquinas, culminating in Nietzsche's radical skepticism about truth. Griffiths emphasizes how duplicity distorts the divine image within humanity and reveals our sinful nature. He argues that discussions of lying rooted in morality or humanism fall short, positioning truthfulness as a profound gift of divine grace.
Exploring the foundations of genuine happiness, this insightful guide reveals eight key factors identified by psychologists, such as the importance of forgiveness, nurturing relationships, and performing acts of kindness. In a world filled with material wealth yet plagued by dissatisfaction and depression, it serves as a crucial reminder that true fulfillment goes beyond superficial achievements and possessions. The book encourages readers to shift their focus towards meaningful connections and personal growth for lasting joy.
This book integrates the work of philosophers of science seeking to make sense of genetics with an accessible introduction to the science.
This collection features a curated array of essays, reviews, and interviews that delve into musical performance and composition from the late 20th century to the early 21st century. It offers valuable insights into the evolving nature of opera, exploring both the artistic and cultural dimensions of this genre. The work serves as a reflective commentary on contemporary music, highlighting significant trends and figures in the field.
Explores in detail the lives and achievements of a huge range of composers, and examines key topics such as music history (from medieval plainchant to contemporary minimalism), performers, theory and jargon. This dictionary is a useful reference book for lovers of music, whether amateur or professional.
"To various degrees, all human beings experience regret. In this concise theological grammar, Paul J. Griffiths analyzes this attitude toward the past and distinguishes its various kinds. He examines attitudes encapsulated in the phrase, "I would it were otherwise," including regret, contrition, remorse, compunction, lament, and repentance. By using literature (especially poetry) and Christian theology, Griffiths shows both what is good about regret and what can be destructive about it. Griffiths argues that on the one hand regret can take the form of remorse-an agony produced by obsessive and ceaseless examination of the errors, sins, and omissions of the past. This kind of regret accomplishes nothing and produces only pain. On the other hand, when regret is coupled with contrition and genuine sorrow for past errors, it has the capacity both to transfigure the past-which is never merely past-and to open the future. Moreover, in thinking about the phenomenon of regret in the context of Christian theology, Griffiths focuses especially on the notion of the LORD's regret. Is it even reasonable to claim that the LORD regrets? Griffiths shows not only that it is but also that the LORD's regret should structure how we regret as human beings." --Book cover
Israel: A Christian Grammar proposes and defends the theses that the church and the synagogue together constitute Israel; that each is irrevocably promised intimacy with the same God; and that the synagogue should be understood by the church to be more intimate with that God than she is herself.
Eye-opening essays by Buddhist, Hindus, Jews, Muslims provide insights to how Christianity is viewed in their communities--and why.
Exploring the rapid development of early modern London, this study examines the city's dynamic changes in society, economy, and culture. It highlights key transformations that shaped urban life and the impact of these developments on the population. By analyzing various historical factors, the book delves into the complexities of London's evolution during a pivotal period, offering insights into how it became a major global city.