Monotheism and Existentialism

Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-1-108-98479-9
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 75 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 125 g

Reihe: Elements in Religion and Monotheism

Existentialism is often seen and at times parodied as the philosophy of individuality, authenticity, despair, and defiance in a godless world. However, it cannot be understood without reference to religion, and in particular the monotheism of Christianity. Even the existentialist slogan, 'existence precedes essence', is formulated in relation to monotheism. This Element will show that monotheism and existentialism are intertwined: they react to each other, and share content and concerns. This Element will set out a genealogy of existentialist thought; explore key atheistic and theistic existentialists; and argue that there are productive conversations to be had as regards key concepts such as freedom and authenticity, relationality, and ethics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Casewell, Deborah

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Moderne Philosophische Disziplinen Phänomenologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. What is Existentialism?; 2. Climbing the Existentialist Tree: Six Proto-Existentialists; 3. Survivors of the Death of God; 4. God beyond Being and Nothingness; 5. Monotheism and Existentialism, Evaluated.