Transcendence and Beyond
A Postmodern Inquiry
Published on 16. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-253-21903-9 (ISBN)
Description
Transcendence and Beyond poses the classical questions of transcendence in a postmodern setting. Do we need a transcendence that is ever more beyond or should we put transcendence behind us altogether? Is it the case that, when seen in a postmodern light, transcendence must be itself transcended? In this thought-provoking volume, Jean-Luc Marion, Gianni Vattimo, and a distinguished group of international philosophers and theologians interrogate transcendence for today's philosophy of religion. The essays gathered here examine notions of transcendence to assess its relevance and meaning in a postmodern context as well as to determine how it might be usefully refitted. Various subthemes, such as creation, love, religious language, the question of the impossible and that of becoming, emerge with a new definition of transcendence. Poised at the intersection of philosophy and religion, these reflections provide a benchmark for renewed consideration of this classic philosophical and religious theme.
Reviews / Votes
"This is an important contribution to the contemporary discussion of transcendence in theologyraising questions for our continued consideration and providing thoughtful answers to those questions."-James E. Faulconer, Brigham Young UniversityMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bloomington, IN
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
423 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-253-21903-9 (9780253219039)
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Persons
John D. Caputo is the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Humanities at Syracuse University. He is also David R. Cook Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Villanova University. His many books include The Weakness of God (IUP, 2006).
Michael J. Scanlon, O.S.A., holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University.
Michael J. Scanlon, O.S.A., holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University.
Content
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Do We Need to Transcend Transcendence?John D. Caputo and Michael J. Scanlon
Part 1. Keynotes of Transcendence
1. The Impossible for Man-GodJean-Luc Marion
2. Nihilism as Postmodern ChristianityGianni Vattimo
Part 2. Re-imagining Traditional Transcendence
3. Re-imagining GodRichard Kearney
4. Trinity and TranscendenceMichael J. Scanlon
5. Transcendent Immanence and Evolutionary CreationJames P. Mackey
6. G*d-The Many-Named: Without Place and Proper NameElisabeth Schuessler Fiorenza
Part 3. Relocating Transcendence on the Plane of Immanence
7. Rumors of Transcendence: The Movement, State, and Sex of "Beyond"Catherine Keller
8. Intimations of Transcendence: Praise and CompassionSallie McFague
9. Topologies of TranscendenceDavid Wood
10. Temporal Transcendence: The Very Idea of a venir in DerridaJohn D. Caputo
11. Transcendence and TransversalityCalvin O. Schrag
Transcendence and Beyond: A Concluding RoundtableModerated by John D. Caputo
List of Contributors
Index
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Do We Need to Transcend Transcendence?John D. Caputo and Michael J. Scanlon
Part 1. Keynotes of Transcendence
1. The Impossible for Man-GodJean-Luc Marion
2. Nihilism as Postmodern ChristianityGianni Vattimo
Part 2. Re-imagining Traditional Transcendence
3. Re-imagining GodRichard Kearney
4. Trinity and TranscendenceMichael J. Scanlon
5. Transcendent Immanence and Evolutionary CreationJames P. Mackey
6. G*d-The Many-Named: Without Place and Proper NameElisabeth Schuessler Fiorenza
Part 3. Relocating Transcendence on the Plane of Immanence
7. Rumors of Transcendence: The Movement, State, and Sex of "Beyond"Catherine Keller
8. Intimations of Transcendence: Praise and CompassionSallie McFague
9. Topologies of TranscendenceDavid Wood
10. Temporal Transcendence: The Very Idea of a venir in DerridaJohn D. Caputo
11. Transcendence and TransversalityCalvin O. Schrag
Transcendence and Beyond: A Concluding RoundtableModerated by John D. Caputo
List of Contributors
Index