Theology and Social Theory

by John Milbank

Book Overview

In modern times, the social sciences have sought to explain religion from a neutral, secular vantage-point. In response, theology has tried to legitimate itself by building upon social scientific conclusions. In this acclaimed book, John Milbank suggests that both enterprises are compromised by the theological and anti-theological assumptions built into the social sciences themselves.This new edition of Theology and Social Theory brings John Milbank...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631145737
• ISBN13: 9780631145738
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
• Length: 443 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.