Ultimate hope without God : the atheistic eschatology of Ernst Bloch
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Ultimate hope without God : the atheistic eschatology of Ernst Bloch
（American university studies, Series VII,
P. Lang, c1991
Available at 5 libraries
Note
Revision of the author's thesis (Ph.D.)--Graduate Theological Union, 1975
Bibliography: p. [351]-361
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The work of the German Marxist philosopher Ernst Bloch (1885-1977) is often referred to by theologians and philosophers of religion, but its enormous scope and complexity have made access to it difficult, especially for the English-speaking reader. Undergirded as it is by an ontology of hope, there is a pervasive tension in Bloch's work that moves it in contradictory directions. This tension also manifests itself in his politics, which alternate between an uncritical support of Stalinism and an almost otherworldly detachment from any concrete socialist program. Bloch's life and work, with a focus on his political allegiances, are thoroughly introduced in this book. Also, it offers a close reading of his greatest work, The Principle of Hope, an analysis of his philosophy of biblical religion, and a critical examination of his ontology of hope. Conversant with the latest scholarship and attentive to the needs of those who do not have easy access to the foreign language sources, this book is an ideal introduction to the work of Bloch, especially for those interested in his treatment of religion.
Table of Contents
Contents: An analysis of the work of the German Marxist philosopher Ernst Bloch (1885-1977) with special focus on his interpretation of biblical religion. Includes an introduction to his life and work in which his philosophy is correlated with his politics. His chief work, The Principle of Hope, receives a close reading.
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