Autor/Autorin: Brittain Christopher Craig
Christopher Craig Brittain is Lecturer in Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen. His research focuses on the Frankfurt School, secularism, and political theology. He is the author of "Adorno and Theology" (T&T Clark, 2010).
This volume argues that the social sciences are a vital resource for theological reflection. It challenges John Milbank''s rejection of social theory on the basis that it is corrosive of theology. The book demonstrates that enthusiasm for rescuing theology from the Enlightenment''s critique of religion can become problematic. This is evident in authors like Milbank, but also Luce Irigaray and Helen Cixous, when they construct idealist withdrawals from social reality, rather than more refined understandings of social and religious experience. In the course of this analysis, the critical social theory of Theodor W. Adorno is a frequent dialogue partner. The discussion demonstrates that Adorno''s thought provides a helpful resource for bringing theological reflection and social theory into fruitful conversation.
This volume argues that the social sciences are a vital resource for theological reflection. It challenges John Milbank's rejection of social theory on the basis that it is corrosive of theology. The book demonstrates that enthusiasm for rescuing theology from the Enlightenment s critique of religion can become problematic. This is evident in authors like Milbank, but also Luce Irigaray and Helen Cixous, when they construct idealist withdrawals from social reality, rather than more refined understandings of social and religious experience. In the course of this analysis, the critical social theory of Theodor W. Adorno is a frequent dialogue partner. The discussion demonstrates that Adorno s thought provides a helpful resource for bringing theological reflection and social theory into fruitful conversation.
Christopher Craig Brittain is Lecturer in Practical Theology at the University of Aberdeen. His research focuses on the Frankfurt School, secularism, and political theology. He is the author of "Adorno and Theology" (T&T Clark, 2010).
Über den Autor
Christopher Craig Brittain es profesor de teología práctica en la Universidad de Aberdeen. Su investigación se centra en la Escuela de Frankfurt, el secularismo y la teología política. Es autor de "Adorno y la teología" (T&T Clark, 2010).
Klappentext
This volume argues that the social sciences are a vital resource for theological reflection. It challenges John Milbank''s rejection of social theory on the basis that it is corrosive of theology. The book demonstrates that enthusiasm for rescuing theology from the Enlightenment''s critique of religion can become problematic. This is evident in authors like Milbank, but also Luce Irigaray and Helen Cixous, when they construct idealist withdrawals from social reality, rather than more refined understandings of social and religious experience. In the course of this analysis, the critical social theory of Theodor W. Adorno is a frequent dialogue partner. The discussion demonstrates that Adorno''s thought provides a helpful resource for bringing theological reflection and social theory into fruitful conversation.
