Post-secular Philosophy Between Philosophy and Theology
Post-secular Philosophy Between Philosophy and Theology by Phillip Blond, published by Psychology Press in 1998, offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between modern philosophy and theology. This edition spans 376 pages and is presented in English. The book examines how the Western philosophical tradition, historically characterized by secular thought, has recently seen a resurgence of theological discourse, highlighting the contributions of contemporary philosophers such as Derrida and Levinas.
Readers will find a collection of fifteen essays that delve into the perspectives of influential thinkers like Descartes, Nietzsche, Freud, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, and Derrida, each addressing the relevance of God in their philosophical inquiries. The essays are contextualized within a historical framework, providing insights into how these philosophers have approached and critiqued theology. Phillip Blond’s introduction sets the stage for a nuanced discussion on the alternatives to relativism and nihilism prevalent in contemporary Western thought, making this work a significant contribution to the fields of philosophy and religious studies.
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From Nietzsche to the present, the Western philosophical tradition has been dominated by a secular thinking that has dismissed discussion of God as largely irrelevant. In recent years however, the issue of theology has returned to spark some of the most controversial debates within contemporary philosophy. Discussions of theology by key contemporary philosophers such as Derrida and Levinas have placed religion at centre stage.
Post-Secular Philosophy is one of the first volumes to consider how God has been approached by modern philosophers and consider the links between theology and postmodern thought. Fifteen accessible essays present a clear and compelling picture of how key thinkers including Descartes, Nietzsche, Freud, Wittgenstein, Heidegger and Derrida have made God a central part of their thinking. Each philosopher and how they have approached and criticised theology is placed in a clear historical context.
Placing the collection in context with Phillip Blond’s outstanding introduction, Post-Secular Philosophy presents a fascinating discussion of the alternatives to the relativism and nihilism that dominate Western thinking.
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