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Jacques Derrida Christopher Watkin ; foreword by Merold Westphal.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Great thinkersPublication details: Phillipsburg, New Jersey P & R Publishing c2017Description: xxx, 148 pages illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781629952277
  • 1629952273
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 194 23 WATK
LOC classification:
  • B2430.D484 W38 2017
Summary: One of the most important thinkers of our time, Jacques Derrida continues to have a profound influence on postmodern thought and society. Christopher Watkin explains Derrida's complex philosophy with clarity and precision, showing not only what Derrida says about metaphysics, ethics, politics, and theology but also what assumptions and commitments underlie his positions. He then brings Derrida into conversation with Reformed theology through the lens of John 1:1-18, examining both similarities and differences between Derrida and the Bible. Learn why Derrida says what he says and how Christians can receive and respond to his writing in a balanced, biblical way that is truly beneficial to cultural engagement. --
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

One of the most important thinkers of our time, Jacques Derrida continues to have a profound influence on postmodern thought and society. Christopher Watkin explains Derrida's complex philosophy with clarity and precision, showing not only what Derrida says about metaphysics, ethics, politics, and theology but also what assumptions and commitments underlie his positions. He then brings Derrida into conversation with Reformed theology through the lens of John 1:1-18, examining both similarities and differences between Derrida and the Bible. Learn why Derrida says what he says and how Christians can receive and respond to his writing in a balanced, biblical way that is truly beneficial to cultural engagement. --

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