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Taking up the critique of theology found in the work of Heidegger, George Pattison argues for a model of thinking about God that would not be liable to the charge of `enframing' that Heidegger sees as characteristic of technological thinking. He constructs his case in relation to particular issues in bioethics, the place of theology in the university, the arts, and the contemporary experience of living in the city.
Can theological discourse maintain its integrity and avoid the reductive constraints of technological 'enframing' in a modern, tech-driven world? George Pattison, a scholar of modern European philosophy and theology, utilizes the critical framework of Martin Heidegger to examine the intersection of faith and contemporary technological society. He argues that traditional theological models often fall into the trap of treating God as an object to be managed or utilized, and he proposes an alternative approach that respects the transcendence of the divine while engaging with modern existential challenges.
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Scholars and readers often note the high level of philosophical rigor required to engage with Pattison's synthesis of Heideggerian thought and Christian theology. Experts highlight this work as a significant contribution to the dialogue between continental philosophy and contemporary religious studies.
Page Count:
287
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191535524
ISBN-13:
9780191535529
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