Ricoeur and Theology

Dan R Stiver author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:27th Sep '12

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An introduction to the work and thought of Paul Ricoeur from the viewpoint of theology.

Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) has been heralded as one of the most notable philosophers of the twentieth century. Like a stone skipping across the philosophical pond, he would write a major work in one field, then move on to another. As a consequence, he is one of the most inter-disciplinary philosophers whose work not only brings together such areas as existentialism, phenomenology, hermeneutics, structuralism, psychoanalysis, metaphor, narrative, and political ethics, it bridges the gulf between Continental and Anglo-American philosophy. Despite the diversity one could identify continuing threads throughout all of his work that make him a major representative of hermeneutical philosophy, developing it much further in a critical direction. One of the areas to which he contributed greatly, almost in passing, was philosophy of religion, where he made notable contributions in the areas of symbol and metaphor as well as epistemology. Ricoeur's work has been appropriated in theology but often in an indirect way. This book helps one grasp the breadth of a complex philosopher but will also indicate its increasing relevance and appropriation in theology.

‘Dan Stiver has provided an essential resource for both those who want to meet Paul Ricoeur for the first time and those who want to engage again in the depth and texture of their teacher, Paul Ricoeur.' - Joseph A. Edelheit, St Cloud State University, USA -- Joseph A. Edelheit
Dan Stiver’s book Ricoeur and Theology is indeed thorough and thoughtful. -- John Reader, Ironstone Benefice and William Temple Foundation * Modern Believing *

ISBN: 9780567537867

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Weight: 322g

192 pages