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Malcolm Torry

    An Actology of the Given
    Managing Religion: The Management of Christian Religious and Faith-Based Organizations
    Actology
    Citizen's Basic Income
    Money for everyone
    Bridgebuilders
    • 2024

      An Actological Theology

      • 332 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      Exploring reality as dynamic action, this book delves into various philosophical themes through an actological lens. It examines continental philosophers and concepts like the gift and givenness. The text presents a systematic approach to metaphysics, addressing fundamental ideas such as truth, knowledge, and causality, while also contemplating how Christian theology might be reinterpreted under this framework. Each section builds on the premise that understanding existence as action in changing patterns can yield new insights across philosophy, theology, and cosmology.

      An Actological Theology
    • 2023

      An Actology of the Given

      • 234 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Focusing on the concepts of gift and givenness, this work examines reality through the lens of action and changing patterns rather than static beings. It delves into anthropology, the writings of various continental philosophers, biblical texts, and social policy, providing a multifaceted exploration of these themes. By shifting the perspective from the previous book in the series, it offers a unique analysis of how these concepts interact within the framework of an actological understanding of reality.

      An Actology of the Given
    • 2023

      Actological Readings in Continental Philosophy

      • 312 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Exploring the concept of actology, this book examines the writings of prominent continental philosophers, including Kant, Nietzsche, and Foucault, through the lens of reality as action in changing patterns. It seeks to develop a novel understanding of reality that emphasizes dynamic processes rather than static beings. By analyzing these philosophers' works, the text illuminates their contributions to this framework and poses significant new questions, offering fresh insights into their philosophies and the nature of reality itself.

      Actological Readings in Continental Philosophy
    • 2023

      An Actological Metaphysic

      • 260 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Exploring the concept of reality as action in changing patterns, this book delves into the ideas of gift, givenness, and giving through an actological lens. It examines various continental philosophers, offering insights into their thoughts on these themes. Additionally, it includes a specific reading of Mark's Gospel, interpreting it within the framework of actology. This approach highlights the dynamic nature of existence and the philosophical implications of actions and interactions in human experience.

      An Actological Metaphysic
    • 2022

      Mark's Gospel

      An Actological Reading

      • 324 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      Focusing on the concept of reality as dynamic action rather than static being, this commentary on Mark's Gospel offers a fresh perspective. It emphasizes themes of change, diversity, and movement, interpreting the text through this lens. The exploration includes insights into the nature of God, Jesus, and humanity, presenting them as embodiments of action and transformation. This unique approach challenges traditional interpretations and invites readers to engage with the Gospel in a more vibrant and active way.

      Mark's Gospel
    • 2022

      Basic IncomeWhat, Why, and How?

      Aspects of the Global Basic Income Debate

      • 364 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      The book delves into the ongoing global discourse surrounding Basic Income, highlighting the diversity of opinions and the richness of both academic and popular literature on the subject. It addresses fundamental questions that remain contentious, such as the definition of Basic Income, its purpose, and its feasibility. Through this exploration, it aims to clarify the complexities and varying perspectives that characterize the current debate.

      Basic IncomeWhat, Why, and How?
    • 2020

      Actology

      • 262 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      The exploration of the "Action" stream in Western philosophy highlights the dynamic and diverse aspects of existence, contrasting with the static nature of the "Being" stream. Key figures such as Heraclitus, Plato, and Aristotle are examined, alongside modern thinkers like Henri Bergson and Ludwig Wittgenstein. The book traces the evolution of thought through various philosophical movements, emphasizing how these ideas have shaped our understanding of change and action throughout history.

      Actology
    • 2018

      Why we need a Citizen's Basic Income

      • 256 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      This fully updated and revised edition of Money for everyone includes new material to move the debate around Basic Income on from one of desirability to that of feasibility and implementation.

      Why we need a Citizen's Basic Income
    • 2016

      The Feasibility of Citizen's Income

      • 316 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      Exploring the viability of a citizen's income, this book examines its financial feasibility alongside psychological, behavioral, administrative, and political considerations. It outlines how such an income could progress from proposal to implementation, drawing on global evidence. Authored by the director of the Citizen's Income Trust in the UK, it serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, economists, and public servants, offering insights into the economic and social benefits of basic income and its practical implications for society.

      The Feasibility of Citizen's Income
    • 2016

      In this book Torry explains the models by which Citizen's Basic Income could work, and demonstrates the association between Citizen's Basic Income and Christianity. He calls for greater Church involvement in a wide-ranging debate on the subject.

      Citizen's Basic Income