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A Companion to Ricoeur's Fallible Man
Scott Davidson; Contributions by Jean-Luc Amalric, Luz Ascárate Ascarate, Scott Davidson, Geoffrey Dierckxsens, …
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Fallible Man is the second book in Paul Ricoeur’s early trilogy
on the will and the most accessible of his early writings. While
the descriptive approach of Freedom and Nature set aside all
normative questions, Fallible Man removes those brackets to examine
the bad will, asking what makes evil a possibility. Combining rigor
and originality, Ricoeur locates the possibility of evil in a self
that is fundamentally in conflict with itself. Edited by Scott
Davidson, A Companion to Ricoeur's Fallible Man clarifies and
contextualizes the central arguments developed in Ricoeur’s
philosophy of the will, providing insight into his formative
influences and themes. The collection gathers an international
group of scholars who specialize in Ricoeur’s thought to shed
light on an impressive range of themes from Fallible Man that
resonate with contemporary debates in philosophy and religion.
Reading Scripture with Paul Ricoeur is a unique volume in which
twelve diverse contributors illuminate and analyze Paul Ricoeur's
personal religious faith and intellectual passion for Scripture.
The co-editors, Joseph A. Edelheit and James F Moore, each studied
with Ricoeur at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago
and bring the perspectives of a rabbi and of a Lutheran pastor and
theologian, respectively. This book engages topics such as
translation, biblical hermeneutics, and prophecy, as well as
specific scriptural passages: Cain and Abel, the Epistles, and a
feminist reading of Rahab. It provides both students and scholars
alike a new resource of reflections using Ricoeur's scholarship to
illuminate and model how Ricoeur read and taught.
Religion was a constant theme throughout Paul Ricoeur's long
career, and yet he never wrote a full-length treatment of the
topic. In this important new book, Brian Gregor draws on the full
scope of Ricoeur's writings to lay out the essential features of
his philosophical interpretation of religion, from his earliest to
his last work. Ricoeur's central claim is that religion aims at the
regeneration of human capability-in his words, "the rebirth of the
capable self." This book provides a rich thematic account of
Ricoeur's hermeneutics of religion, showing how the theme of
capability informs his changing interpretations of religion, from
his early work on French reflexive philosophy and the philosophy of
the will to his late work on forgiveness, mourning, and living up
to death. Gregor exhibits Ricoeur's original contribution to
philosophical reflection on such themes as evil, suffering, and
violence, as well as imagination, embodiment, and spiritual
exercise. He also presents a critical reconsideration of Ricoeur's
separation of philosophy from theology, and his philosophical
interpretation of Christian theological ideas of revelation, divine
transcendence and personhood, atonement, and eschatology.
Additionally, Gregor provides an expansive look at Ricoeur's
interlocutors, including Marcel, Jaspers, Kant, Hegel, Levinas, and
Girard. Theologically-inclined readers will be particularly
interested in the book's treatment of Karl Barth and the Protestant
theology of the Word, which was a vital influence on Ricoeur. The
result is a study of Ricoeur that is both sympathetic and critical,
provocative and original, inviting the reader into a deeper
engagement with Ricoeur's philosophical interpretation of religion.
Religion was a constant theme throughout Paul Ricoeur's long
career, and yet he never wrote a full-length treatment of the
topic. In this important new book, Brian Gregor draws on the full
scope of Ricoeur's writings to lay out the essential features of
his philosophical interpretation of religion, from his earliest to
his last work. Ricoeur's central claim is that religion aims at the
regeneration of human capability-in his words, "the rebirth of the
capable self." This book provides a rich thematic account of
Ricoeur's hermeneutics of religion, showing how the theme of
capability informs his changing interpretations of religion, from
his early work on French reflexive philosophy and the philosophy of
the will to his late work on forgiveness, mourning, and living up
to death. Gregor exhibits Ricoeur's original contribution to
philosophical reflection on such themes as evil, suffering, and
violence, as well as imagination, embodiment, and spiritual
exercise. He also presents a critical reconsideration of Ricoeur's
separation of philosophy from theology, and his philosophical
interpretation of Christian theological ideas of revelation, divine
transcendence and personhood, atonement, and eschatology.
Additionally, Gregor provides an expansive look at Ricoeur's
interlocutors, including Marcel, Jaspers, Kant, Hegel, Levinas, and
Girard. Theologically-inclined readers will be particularly
interested in the book's treatment of Karl Barth and the Protestant
theology of the Word, which was a vital influence on Ricoeur. The
result is a study of Ricoeur that is both sympathetic and critical,
provocative and original, inviting the reader into a deeper
engagement with Ricoeur's philosophical interpretation of religion.
This book assembles a distinguished and international group of
scholars to examine Bonhoeffer's understanding of human sociality.
Vital reading for Bonhoeffer scholars as well as for those invested
in theological debates regarding the social nature of human being,
the essays in this volume examine Bonhoeffer's rich resources for
thinking about what it means to be human, to be the church, to be a
disciple, and to be ethically responsible in our contemporary
world.
The Symbolism of Evil is the final book in Ricoeur's early trilogy
on the will. While Freedom and Nature sets aside normative
questions altogether and Fallible Man examines the question of what
makes the bad will possible, here Ricoeur takes up the question of
evil in its actuality. What is the nature of the will that has
succumbed to evil? The question of evil resists reflection and
remains inscrutable. This leads Ricoeur to proceed indirectly
through a study of the abundant resources contained in symbols and
myths. Symbols, as Ricoeur famously says, "give rise to thought"
and thereby open up a field of meanings which help to inform a
philosophical reflection on evil. This hermeneutics of symbols
signals an important shift in Ricoeur's philosophical trajectory
which increasingly shifts to language and the various forms of
discourse which harbor multiple meanings. The contributors to this
volume highlight a wide range of important themes in Ricoeur's
treatment of the symbolics of evil that resonate with current
topics in contemporary philosophy and religion.
Fallible Man is the second book in Paul Ricoeur’s early trilogy
on the will and the most accessible of his early writings. While
the descriptive approach of Freedom and Nature set aside all
normative questions, Fallible Man removes those brackets to examine
the bad will, asking what makes evil a possibility. Combining rigor
and originality, Ricoeur locates the possibility of evil in a self
that is fundamentally in conflict with itself. Edited by Scott
Davidson, A Companion to Ricoeur's Fallible Man clarifies and
contextualizes the central arguments developed in Ricoeur’s
philosophy of the will, providing insight into his formative
influences and themes. The collection gathers an international
group of scholars who specialize in Ricoeur’s thought to shed
light on an impressive range of themes from Fallible Man that
resonate with contemporary debates in philosophy and religion.
What does the cross, both as a historical event and a symbol of
religious discourse, tell us about human beings? In this
provocative book, Brian Gregor draws together a hermeneutics of the
self through Heidegger, Gadamer, Ricoeur, and Taylor and a theology
of the cross through Luther, Kierkegaard, Bonhoeffer, and Jungel to
envision a phenomenology of the cruciform self. The result is a
bold and original view of what philosophical anthropology could
look like if it took the scandal of the cross seriously instead of
reducing it into general philosophical concepts."
Description: Who are we? What does it mean to be human? What is the
purpose of our existence? In our time these continue to be urgent
questions. The German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer thought deeply
about these questions out of a desire to understand the importance
of Christ and the incarnation for modern culture. His conviction
that Christ died for a new humanity is at the core of his
theological anthropology. Bonhoeffer's Christ-centered, Trinitarian
theology establishes the intrinsic sociality of humanity as made in
the image of God. Being Human, Becoming Human assembles a
distinguished and international group of scholars to examine
Bonhoeffer's understanding of human sociality. From the
introduction of his dissertation, Sanctorum Communio, where he
notes ""the social intention of all the basic Christian concepts,""
to his final writings in prison, where he describes Christian faith
as being for others, the theme of human sociality runs throughout
Bonhoeffer's works. This theme links Bonhoeffer with contemporary
concerns in theology, philosophy, cultural studies, and science
regarding human reason, human nature, and their socio-cultural
expressions. Vital reading for Bonhoeffer scholars as well as for
those invested in theological debates regarding the social nature
of human being, the essays in this volume examine Bonhoeffer's rich
resources for thinking about what it means to be human, to be the
church, to be a disciple, and to be ethically responsible in our
contemporary world. Endorsements: ""This collection of essays by
distinguished scholars provides new insights into the meaning of
Christian humanism that avoids the pitfalls of individualism on the
one hand and collectivism on the other hand. An excellent book for
all who seek to affirm the human in an increasingly dehumanizing
global context."" --Ralf K. Wustenberg Professor of Religious
Studies, University of Flensburg, Germany ""This collection,
written by leading Bonhoeffer scholars, deals with an element of
Bonhoeffer's anthropology which, in our times of individualistic
thinking, is more relevant than ever: how Christ is the foundation
for a life in responsible relations."" --Christiane Tietz Chair for
Systematic Theology, Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultat, University
of Mainz, Germany About the Contributor(s): Jens Zimmermann holds a
Canada Research Chair at Trinity Western University. He is author
of Recovering Theological Hermeneutics (2004) and coauthor of The
Passionate Intellect (2006). Brian Gregor holds a PhD in philosophy
from Boston College. He is the author of several articles on
philosophy of religion, ethics, and aesthetics, and the coeditor
(with Jens Zimmermann) of Bonhoeffer and Continental Thought:
Cruciform Philosophy (2009)."
What does the cross, both as a historical event and a symbol of
religious discourse, tell us about human beings? In this
provocative book, Brian Gregor draws together a hermeneutics of the
self through Heidegger, Gadamer, Ricoeur, and Taylor and a theology
of the cross through Luther, Kierkegaard, Bonhoeffer, and Jungel to
envision a phenomenology of the cruciform self. The result is a
bold and original view of what philosophical anthropology could
look like if it took the scandal of the cross seriously instead of
reducing it into general philosophical concepts."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, best known for his involvement in the
anti-Nazi resistance, was one of the 20th century's most important
theologians. His ethics have been a source of guidance and
inspiration for men and women in the face of evil. Today,
Bonhoeffer's theology is being read by Continental thinkers who
value his contributions to the recent "religious turn" in
philosophy. In this volume, an international group of scholars
present Bonhoeffer's thought as a model of Christian thinking that
can help shape a distinctly religious philosophy. They examine the
philosophical influences on Bonhoeffer and explore the new
perspectives his work brings to the perennial challenges of faith
and reason, philosophy and theology, and the problem of evil. These
essays add Bonhoeffer's voice to important contemporary debates in
the philosophy of religion.
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