Out of Time? Toward a Theological Critique of the Culture of Haste: Maximus the Confessor, Late Capitalism, and the Promise of the Daily Office

Key Points

• To explore the relationship between the culture of haste in late capitalism and theological reflections from Maximus the Confessor.
• Literature review of Maximus the Confessor's works
• Analysis of contemporary cultural attitudes toward time and haste
• Theological examination of the daily office as a spiritual antidote
• Identified tensions between modern speed and spiritual practices
• Proposed the daily office as a counter to the culture of haste
• Revealed insights from Maximus the Confessor relevant to current societal issues