Derrida and theology

Derrida and theology

by Shakespeare, Steven

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Jacques Derrida: a name to strike fear into the hearts of theologians. His thought has been hugely influential in shaping postmodern philosophy, and its impact has been felt across the humanities from literary studies to architecture. However, he has also been associated with the spectres of relativism and nihilism. Some have suggested he undermines any notion of objective truth and stable meaning. Fortunately, such premature judgements are gradually changing. Derrida is now increasingly seen a…

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  • Full title :Derrida and theology / Steven Shakespeare.

Summary

Jacques Derrida: a name to strike fear into the hearts of theologians. His thought has been hugely influential in shaping postmodern philosophy, and its impact has been felt across the humanities from literary studies to architecture. However, he has also been associated with the spectres of relativism and nihilism. Some have suggested he undermines any notion of objective truth and stable meaning. Fortunately, such premature judgements are gradually changing. Derrida is now increasingly seen as a major contributor to thinking about the complexity of truth, responsibility and witnessing. Theol.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2009.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):T & T Clark
  • Place of Publication:London
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2009.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (xi, 233 pages)

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780567189813, 0567189813
  • oclc:ocn676697661
  • LC Classification:B2430.D484
  • Dewey Decimal:210.92

Table of Contents

Introduction : slogans -- Savage genesis : complicating the origin -- In the beginning was the Word : repeat -- The other, the thief, the great furtive one : saving the names of God -- How to void speaking : Derrida and negative theology -- Messianism and the other to come -- Touching : the impossible gift -- Gift or poison? Theological responses to Derrida -- Conclusion : a useless, indispensable name.

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Subjects

deconstruction Deconstructivist Derrida, Jacques Nihilisme Philosophy and religion Religion -- Philosophy Theologie Theology

Writers

Shakespeare, Steven

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