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Shadow of Spirit

Postmodernism and Religion

Philippa Berry editor Andrew Wernick editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:7th Jan '93

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By illuminating the striking affinity between the most innovative aspects of postmodern thought and religious mystical discourse, Shadow of Spirit challenges the long established assumption that western thought is committed to nihilism.
This collection of essays by internationally recognised scholars explores the implications of the fascination with the `sacred', `divine' or `infinite' which characterizes much contemporary thought. It shows how these concerns have surfaced in the work of Derrida, Baudrillard, Lyotard, Kristeva, Irigaray and others. Examining the connection between this postmodern `turn' and the current search for a new discourse of ethics and politics, it also stresses the contribution made by feminist thought to this unexpected intellectual direction.

ISBN: 9780415066389

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 635g

288 pages