Brayton Polka

Paradox and Contradiction in the Biblical Traditions

The Two Ways of the World

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Produktbeschreibung

Paradox and contradiction constitute the two ways of the world. Polka traces these ideas and the way they have shaped the Western philosophical world view through close readings of Montaigne, Descartes, Spinoza, and Vico.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 302
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. März 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 646g
• ISBN-13: 9781793637604
• ISBN-10: 1793637601
• Artikelnr.: 61736640

Autorenporträt

Brayton Polka is professor of humanities emeritus at York University.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: God and the Truth of Interpretation Chapter 1: Montaigne: God and the Self
What Do I Know? Chapter 2: Descartes: God and Existence
I think, ergo I am Chapter 3: Spinoza: God and Democracy
The Covenantal Love of Interpretation Chapter 4: Vico: God and Poetic Wisdom
The Providential History of Humanity Conclusion: God and the Interpretation of Truth