The Moral Vision of Dorothy Day: A Feminist Perspective [Hardcover]

June E. O'Conner (Author)

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O'Connor (religious studies, Univ. of California at Riverside) highlights activist Dorothy Day's legacy as moralist and ethicist. Says O'Connor, "Although 'moralist' was not a category she employed to describe herself, it is one . . . that gave impetus to her work: to arouse the conscience." Day never publicly allied herself with any feminist community, yet O'Connor finds her in line with current feminist thinking that calls for a reconstruction of society (although on many other points, Day and latter-day feminists would have quickly parted company). O'Connor is not critical of Day; rather, she presents her in a new light. Her crisp, concise study of Day's ethics and morality presupposes some familiarity with Day herself and the issues present in discussing feminist and liberation theologies. Recommended for religion and women's studies collections.
- Sandra Collins, Trinity Sch . for Ministry, Ambridge, Pa.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 123 pages
• Publisher: Crossroad (April 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824510801
• ISBN-13: 978-0824510800
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 3.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,851,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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