Kantian Reason and Hegelian Spirit: The Idealistic Logic of Modern Theology

By Gary J. Dorrien

Book Overview

Winner: 2012 The American Publishers Award for Professional and Scholarly Excellence in Theology and Religious Studies, PROSE Award.

In this thought-provoking new work, the world renowned theologian Gary Dorrien reveals how Kantian and post-Kantian idealism were instrumental in the foundation and development of modern Christian theology.

Presents a radical rethinking of the roots of modern theology Reveals how Kantian and post-Kantian idealism were instrumental in the foundation and development of modern Christian theology Shows how it took Kant's writings on ethics and religion to launch a fully modern departure in religious thought Dissects Kant's three critiques of reason and his moral conception of religion Analyzes alternative arguments offered by Schleiermacher, Schelling, Hegel, and others - moving historically and chronologically through key figures in European philosophy and theology Presents notoriously difficult and intellectual arguments in a lucid and accessible manner

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470673311
• ISBN13: 9780470673317
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.0" x 9.8"