On Alain Badiou's "critique of religion"

This paper examines Alain Badiou's critical engagement with religion. It is argued that there are two central points at which religion enters the scene of Badiou's philosophy. First, in his critique, the "motif of finitude" Badiou repeatedly refers to religion, claiming that &quo...

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Main Author: Karlsen, Mads Peter 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2018]
In: International journal of philosophy and theology
Year: 2018, Volume: 79, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 36-59
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Badiou, Alain 1937- / Religion / Philosophy
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
VA Philosophy
Further subjects:B Finitude
B Infinity
B Death of God
B Romanticism
B Religion
B Meaning
B Truth
B Badiou
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)