Return Statements: The Return of Religion in Contemporary Philosophy

by Gregg Lambert

Book Overview

Gregg Lambert examines two facets of the return to religion in the 21st century: the resurgence of overtly religious themes in contemporary philosophy and the global 'post-secular' turn that has been taking place since 9/11. He asks how these two 'returns to religion' can be taking place simultaneously, and explores the relationship between them. Lambert reflects on statements of these returns from contemporary philosophers including Alain Badiou,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474413919
• ISBN13: 9781474413916
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.4"