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Zusatztext Benson and Simmons’ The New Phenomenology is a timely addition to current debates in philosophy as well as theology. The book aptly shows the origins and future possibilities of the thought of these new phenomenologists in an overview which spans some of the most compelling thinkers today. Benson and Simmons succeed in making this material highly accessible: all students of phenomenology will greatly benefit from this work. Informationen zum Autor J. Aaron Simmons Klappentext The New Phenomenology: A Philosophical Introduction is the first available introduction to the group of philosophers sometimes associated with the so-called 'theological turn' in contemporary French thought. This book argues that there has not been a 'turn' to theology in recent French phenomenology, but instead a decidedly philosophical reconsideration of phenomenology itself. Engaging the foundational works of Emmanuel Levinas and Michel Henry, as well as later works by Jacques Derrida, Jean-Luc Marion and Jean-Louis Chretien, the book explores how these thinkers offer a coherent philosophical trajectory - the 'New Phenomenology.' Contending that New Phenomenology is of relevance to a wide range of issues in contemporary philosophy, the book considers the contributions of the new phenomenologists to debates in the philosophy of religion, hermeneutics, ethics, and politics.With a final chapter looking at future directions for research on possible intersections between new phenomenology and analytic philosophy, this is an essential read for anyone seeking an overview of this important strand of contemporary European thought. Vorwort Introduces and explores the work of the 'New Phenomenologists,' from Emmauel Levinas to Jacques Derrida, and considers the movement's contributions to key debates in philosophy. Zusammenfassung The first available introduction to the 'theological turn' in contemporary French thought. Starting with Emmanuel Levinas and Michel Henry, it also examines later works by the likes of Jacques Derrida, Jean-Luc Marion and Jean-Louis Chretien: an essential read for anyone seeking an overview of this important strand of contemporary European thought. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements A Note on the Collaboration Introduction: Welcome to the Family 1. The Sources of New Phenomenology in Husserl and Heidegger 2. How to Be a Phenomenological Heretic: The Origins and Development of New Phenomenology 3. Phenomenology and Onto-Theology 4. Phenomenology and Theology Reconsidered 5. New Phenomenology on the Existence and Nature of God 6. The Call, Prayer, and Christian Philosophy 7. Proposals for New Phenomenology and Analytic Philosophy of Religion 8. Normativity: Ethics, Politics, and Society Conclusion: Possible Futures for New Phenomenology Notes Bibliography Index...
