Philip Tallon

Poetics of Evil

Toward an Aesthetic Theodicy

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Produktbeschreibung

What role do art and aesthetics play in unravelling the theological problem of evil? Philip Tallon constructs an aesthetic theodicy through a fascinating examination of Christian aesthetics, ranging from the writings of Augustine to contemporary philosophy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hurst & Co.
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 599g
• ISBN-13: 9780199778935
• ISBN-10: 0199778930
• Artikelnr.: 62666938

Autorenporträt

Affiliate Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Asbury Theological Seminary, and Instructor in Philosophy at Asbury University

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Part I: The Foundations of Aesthetic Theodicy
Chapter 1: Aesthetics and the Scope of Theodicy
Chapter 2: Aesthetics and Theological Insight
Part II: Toward an Aesthetic Theodicy
Chapter 3: Fearful Symmetry: Theodicy and Cosmic Harmony
Chapter 4: Poetic Injustice: Theodicy and Tragic Vision
Chapter 5: The Monsters and the Critics: Theodicy and Horrendous Evils
Conclusion
Bibliography