First published 1996
Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini engages in philosophical dialogue with Umberto Eco, the renowned novelist behind The Name of the Rose. Their conversation begins with fundamental questions about the nature and importance of belief itself. The discussion expands to encompass pressing ethical dilemmas including abortion, the role of women within Catholicism, and apocalyptic concerns facing modern society. Martini approaches these topics from his position as a Vatican cardinal while engaging with Eco's secular perspective. The book presents their exchange on spirituality, religious faith, and moral philosophy. Readers encounter two intellectual giants wrestling with questions that bridge the sacred and secular worlds, offering insights into how believers and non-believers might find common ground on matters of ultimate concern.
Genres: philosophy, religion, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, philosophical, thought-provoking
Tropes: intellectual-discourse, opposing-worldviews
102 pages · Hardcover · Arcade Publishing