The Problems of Acceleration Society and the Legal-Ethical Tasks of Christians: A Theological Application of Hartmut Rosa’s Acceleration Theory (가속 사회의 문제와 그리스도인의 법윤리적 책임 - 하르트무트 로자의 가속 이론의 신학적 적용)

Sungsoo Kim (김성수)

doi:10.21050/CSE.2025.63.01

The Problems of Acceleration Society and the Legal-Ethical Tasks of Christians: A Theological Application of Hartmut Rosa’s Acceleration Theory

The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
Abbr : 기사윤
2025, (63), pp.11~35
DOI : 10.21050/CSE.2025.63.01
Publisher : The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
Research Area : Humanities > Christian Theology
Received : November 15, 2025
Accepted : December 7, 2025
Published : December 31, 2025

Sungsoo Kim ¹

¹명지대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to diagnose the crisis of the public sphere and propose alternatives based on Hartmut Rosa’s acceleration theory. It also presents the legal-ethical tasks that Christians must undertake to realize these alternatives. Acceleration is a widespread phenomenon in late modern society. The public sphere is in crisis. The competitive spirit caused the other person to seem like an enemy. This made public communication difficult. Desynchronization further exacerbated the situation. To overcome it, Rosa emphasized the importance of active listening. This means carefully listening to others’ opinions and expressing one’s own. Christians often engage in a process of listening and responding. Given this, they should carefully consider the opinions of others in the public sphere and thoughtfully present their own views. This leads to constructive dialogue. The result will be better laws.

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Hartmut Rosa, Acceleration Society, Legal Ethics, Christian Ethics, Public Sphere, Listening

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