Who's Afraid of Postmodernism?: Taking Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault to Church

by James K.A. Smith

Book Overview

The philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K. A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims.Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080102918X
• ISBN13: 9780801029189
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 8.4"