Philosophy and Theology (Horizons in Theology) (Paperback)

by John D. Caputo (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Abingdon Press (April 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0687331269
• ISBN-13: 978-0687331260
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #251,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent and Beautiful Little Book, September 11, 2006

By	Tony Jones (Edina, MN USA) - See all my reviews

Imagine a book in which Augustine of Hippo and Jaques Derrida are co-cupids, each aiming their arrows at your heart. Only in the hands of Jack Caputo would this be imaginable. This is a lyrical, incredible, impossible gem of a book. Caputo sings, preaches, waxes philosophic and theologic, and ultimately brings us to in the presence of two giants -- Augustine and Derrida -- each at prayer; what surprises us is that they're praying together. And, if we read carefully, we'll see that this little book is, in fact, Caputo's own prayer. I will read this volume many times.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Resource, March 7, 2007

By	Zach T. Roberts (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Caputo takes the reader on a brief historical journey of the relationship between philosophy and theology. The reader moves from the pre-modern, to the modern, and then to the post modern interaction between these two disciplines.

The conversation certainly is not over at the end of the book. The postmodern relationship between philosophy and theology is in the early stages of being mined for all that is has to offer. This book is a welcome encouragement for those who are not afraid of what that may bring for people of faith and for those outside of the church.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An nice little book..., May 31, 2008

By	brian "brian" (Mass., USA) - See all my reviews

This is, as the title of my review (not so) cleverly indicates, a nice little book. Caputo is a master of saying a lot in just a few words, and his writing style is engaging and pleasurable to read. In short--and the book itself is very short--Caputo traces the long and sometimes tortured relationship philosophy and theology have had with one another, and, at each stage, Caputo shows how the two can work together and sometimes damage each other. His review of Descartes was particularly enlightening for me, and he has an interesting discussion of Derrida's "Circumfessions" near the end of the book that, for this reader, was incredibly moving. One could go on and on about particular points, but I am a grad student and have to save my time for writing thoughtful and detailed reviews and such that will never been viewed by anyone but my angry professors. But, to summarize: This is a cheap, short book, you can read it in one-two sittings, and anyone interested in both theology and philosophy (especially lay people or beginners to either discipline) will find much valuable information here. I would save 5-star ratings for absolute classics, however, and this book is fairly new, so 4 stars is, for me, a high compliment.