Embodiment, Dependence, and God

This Element explores the importance of reflection on bodies for philosophy and theology. It begins with a consideration of why certain forms of idealization are problematic. Careful reflection raises questions related to community and interdependence. It shows the diversity of human embodiment and the nature of human dependence.

List of contents

1. The Importance of Embodiment; 2. Dispelling Some Misconceptions; 3. The Wider Context of Embodiment; 4. Embodied Dependence; 5. Embodiment, Need, and Care; References.

Product details

• Authors: Kevin Timpe, Kevin (Calvin University Timpe, Timpe Kevin
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781009500401
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950040-1
• No. of pages: 70
• Series: Elements in the Problems of God
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Philosophy, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Nature & existence of God, Nature and existence of God and of the Divine