Gianni Vattimo's Theory of Secularisation in Relation to the Löwith-Blumenberg Debate.

The article examines philosopher Gianni Vattimo's theory of secularisation with regard to the debate between Karl Löwith and Hans Blumenberg on the subject. Topics include Vattimo's views on Löwith and Blumenberg, his alternative to the debate's conclusions, and the arguments of Löwith and Blumenber...

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Publicado en:Heythrop Journal Vol. 58; no. 4; pp. 636 - 650
Autor principal: Harris, Matthew Edward
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Jul2017
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Sumario:The article examines philosopher Gianni Vattimo's theory of secularisation with regard to the debate between Karl Löwith and Hans Blumenberg on the subject. Topics include Vattimo's views on Löwith and Blumenberg, his alternative to the debate's conclusions, and the arguments of Löwith and Blumenberg on secularisation. Also discussed are Vattimo's philosophical influences, views on Christianity, and the relationship between secularisation and the history of ideas.