02/19/16

Man and Sin by Piet Schoonenberg (1964) 2.1DQ

[As soon as someone comes up with a difference, the spell should be broken. The adjective ‘social’ will then resume a place within a system of differences.

Then this shoe of Progressivism slips off.

So what is this hidden term that contrasts with ‘social’?

The term ‘sensible’ contrasts with the word ‘social’.

The words ‘social’ and ‘sensible’ produce two contrasting and exclusive primordial images.

‘Social justice’ is a different primordial image than ‘sensible justice’.

‘Social’-isms are different primordial images than ‘sensible’-isms.]

02/18/16

Man and Sin by Piet Schoonenberg (1964) 2.1DP

[For example, consider the term ‘social’. Progressives use this term as a qualifier (in terms like ‘social justice’, ‘social equality’, ‘social responsibility’ ‘social construction’, in sum, all ‘social’-isms).

The qualifier ‘social’ does not have a contrasting qualifier.

The contrasting qualifier is hidden.

Why is it hidden?

If the word ‘social’ points to a particular normal context, then this normal context cannot be questioned. Otherwise, the contrasting qualifier would not be hidden.

The hidden normal context must be assumed.

Normal contexts obey the laws of exclusivity. In this instance, ‘any contrasting qualifier’ must be excluded. The word ‘social’ is a point de caption. It is like the knot in a shoelace holding the shoe onto the foot. If it comes undone, the shoe falls off.

What?

If you do not bend knee to ‘social justice’, then what kind of monster are you?

The word ‘social’ is a clue. It tells whether the conversant is thinkpro-object or thinkanti-object.]

02/15/16

Man and Sin by Piet Schoonenberg (1964) 2.1DM

Summary of text [comment] pages 68 and 69

[In the intersection-based model, self-destruction directly influences ‘what I am able to recognize (in particular, not my true myself, but an alienating idolatrous distortion)’.

Self-destruction indirectly alters my dispositions or nature (decreasing my capacity for fullness and meaning).

Perhaps, the terms ‘self-destruction’ or ‘state of self-destruction’ ought to label the single actuality of recognition and participation?

After all, Schoonenberg treated self-destruction as if it were an actuality.]

02/10/16

Man and Sin by Piet Schoonenberg (1964) 2.1DK

Summary of text [comment] pages 68 and 69

[How does grace enter into the picture?

In both the interscope and intersection, grace directly influences ‘what I am able to recognize (in particular, my true self through the divine objects)’.

Grace indirectly alters my dispositions or nature (increasing my capacity for fullness and meaning).

Perhaps, the words ‘grace’ or ‘state of grace’ ought to label the single actuality for the intersection of recognition and participation.

After all, Schoonenberg treated grace as if it were an actuality.]