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Deconstruction, Materialism, and Religious Practices: Intensities

Ismael Hayes

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Published in Radical Theology And Emerging Christianity: Deconstruction Materialism And Religious Practices (Intensities: Contemporary Continental Philosophy Of Religion)

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This book explores the relationship between deconstruction, materialism, and religious practices, arguing that deconstruction can be a valuable tool for understanding the materiality of religious practices and the ways in which they can produce new forms of subjectivity and community.

Radical Theology and Emerging Christianity: Deconstruction, Materialism and Religious Practices (Intensities: Contemporary Continental Philosophy of Religion)

by Katharine Sarah Moody

4.5 out of 5

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The book begins by examining the concept of deconstruction, which is a philosophical approach that seeks to critique and dismantle the binary oppositions that structure our thinking and language. Deconstruction argues that these oppositions are not natural or essential, but rather are constructed and maintained through power relations. This has important implications for our understanding of religion, as it suggests that religious concepts and practices are not transcendent or eternal, but rather are historically and culturally contingent.

The book then goes on to examine the concept of materialism, which is a philosophical approach that emphasizes the importance of the material world. Materialism argues that the material world is the only reality, and that all mental phenomena are reducible to material processes. This has important implications for our understanding of religion, as it suggests that religious practices are not simply about spiritual or supernatural matters, but rather are also about the material world and the ways in which it shapes our lives.

The book concludes by arguing that deconstruction and materialism can be used together to develop a more nuanced understanding of religious practices. Deconstruction can help us to critique the binary oppositions that structure our thinking about religion, while materialism can help us to understand the materiality of religious practices and the ways in which they can produce new forms of subjectivity and community.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars of religion, philosophy, and cultural studies. It offers a new and innovative approach to understanding the relationship between deconstruction, materialism, and religious practices, and it has important implications for our understanding of religion in the contemporary world.

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the study of religion. It offers a new and innovative approach to understanding the relationship between deconstruction, materialism, and religious practices. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of religion."

- Professor John D. Caputo, Syracuse University

"This book is a brilliant and thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between deconstruction, materialism, and religious practices. This book will surely become a classic in the field of religious studies."

- Professor Catherine Keller, Drew University

Radical Theology and Emerging Christianity: Deconstruction, Materialism and Religious Practices (Intensities: Contemporary Continental Philosophy of Religion)

by Katharine Sarah Moody

4.5 out of 5