Shadow of Spirit: Postmodernism and Religion by Philippa Berry (English) Paperba

Description: Shadow of Spirit by Philippa Berry, Andrew Wernick A collection of internationally recognised scholars address the postmodern shake-up of theory, culture and politics, which has led to a new encounter between the humanities and the discourses of religion. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Shadow of Spirit addresses the postmodern shake-up of theory, culture and politics, which has led to new encounter between the humnaities and the discourses of religion. While work in the fields of humanities and social sciences was dramatically affested by the impact of postmodernism, the recent waning of the postmodern movement has left an intellectual vacuum that has yet to be filled. Shadow of Spirit represents the collaboration of a group of internationally-recognised scholars for the purpose of investigating the wider implications of this phenomenon, as they challenge the long-established assumption that contemporary Western thought is committed to Nihilism and uncover the strange affinity between the most innovative aspects of this thought and religious mystical discourse. Back Cover By illuminating the striking affinity between the most innovative aspects of postmodern thought and religious mystical discourse, Shadow of Spirit challenges the long established assumption that western thought is committed to nihilism. This collection of essays by internationally recognised scholars explores the implications of the fascination with the sacred, divine or infinite which characterizes much contemporary thought. It shows how these concerns have surfaced in the work of Derrida, Baudrillard, Lyotard, Kristeva, Irigaray and others. Examining the connection between this postmodern turn and the current search for a new discourse of ethics and politics, it also stresses the contribution made by feminist thought to this unexpected intellectual direction. Author Biography Philippa Berry, Andrew Wernick Table of Contents Mark C. Taylor, Williams College, USA; Gillian Rose, University of Warwick; John Milbank, University of Cambridge; Joanna Hodge, Wolfson College, Oxford; Toby Foshay, University of Victoria, Canada; Rowan Williams, Christ Church College, Oxford The Rev. Don Cupitt, Emmanuel College, Cambridge; Jonathan Bordo, Trent University, Ontario; Gad Horowitz, University of Toronto; Eve Tavor Bannet, University of South Carolina; Shannon Bell, York University, Canada; Robert Magliola, National Taiwan University; John ONeill, York University, Ontario; Regina Schwartz, Duke University, USA; Geraldine Finn, Carl Raschke, University of Denver, USA; Patricia Joplin, Yale University, USA Details ISBN0415066395 Author Andrew Wernick Short Title SHADOW OF SPIRIT Language English ISBN-10 0415066395 ISBN-13 9780415066396 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1993 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Postmodernism and Religion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Philippa Berry Edition 1st Residence US Birth 1955 Pages 288 DOI 10.1604/9780415066396 UK Release Date 1993-01-07 AU Release Date 1993-01-07 NZ Release Date 1993-01-07 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1993-01-07 Alternative 9780415066389 DEWEY 291.2 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134409260;

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