Judith Butler, Michel Foucault, and the theology of freedom
"This book explores how Judith Butler's work on gender and the shaping of the human subject and Michel Foucault's notion of parrhesia, 'speaking the truth', can be made fruitful for a theology of freedom. The volume illustrates the importance of three concepts - freedom, gen...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London New York
Routledge, Taylo & Francis Group
2024
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| In: | Year: 2024 |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge critical studies in religion, gender and sexuality
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Butler, Judith 1956-
/ Foucault, Michel 1926-1984
/ Freedom
/ Personal liberty
/ Sexual identity
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| IxTheo Classification: | NBE Anthropology VA Philosophy ZB Sociology |
| Further subjects: | B
Foucault, Michel (1926-1984)
Influence
B Butler, Judith (1956-) B Liberty Philosophy B Philosophy and religion B Power (Philosophy) B Liberty Religious aspects Catholic Church B Gender Identity Philosophy |
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: Werner, Gunda, 1971-: Judith Butler and the theology of freedom. - Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2024. - 9781003435389 |
| Summary: | "This book explores how Judith Butler's work on gender and the shaping of the human subject and Michel Foucault's notion of parrhesia, 'speaking the truth', can be made fruitful for a theology of freedom. The volume illustrates the importance of three concepts - freedom, gender (body) and power (critique) - and how this triad provides the foundational categories and structural elements of a theology of freedom. By starting from an analysis of power and the performative potential of gendered embodiment, freedom can be thought of as the basis of creative and critical human action and thereby implemented in theology. The chapters feature several theological-historical case studies that are representative of topics that continue to shape contemporary Catholic norms and thought. In particular, the author reflects on the thirteenth century with the idea of personal sin and confession, and the nineteenth century with a gender ideology that has led to the marginalization of difference and dissent. The book shows how Butler and Foucault can provide essential insights for Catholic theology and is valuable reading for scholars of religion, philosophy, and gender and sexuality studies"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1032557095 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.4324/9781003435389 |