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"With some deft sophistry (heavily influenced by Derrida who also produced one of the other five books in the Routledge new Thinking in Action series) John D. Caputo redefines religion as love of the unforeseeable. And, as that is a given in life, his definition of religiosity pretty much equates with my definition of joie de vivre. So the opposite of a religious person is not an atheist, merely a 'pusillanimous curmudgeon.' But it's not all just clever wordplay. With his unorthodox definitions in place, Caputo goes on to denounce dogma, put Marx, Nietzsche and Freud in their historical places and to reunite religion, mysticism and science. On top of all that, there's a detailed deconstruction of religion in Star Wars. I'm converted.."
-Laurence Phelan, "The Independent on Sunday
"I feel obliged to warn readers that I loved this book. I loved its passion, loved its ideas, and loved the alternately sassy and incantatory rhythms of its prose...get this book and read it.."
-"Sea of Faith
"Intellectual without being overly academic...one cheers his vigor and relishes his insights into the paradoxical, ambiguous nature of religion and religious belief. Recommended.."
-"Library Journal
..."Caputo's approach is actually informative and fosters greater understanding. He actually advocates an enjoyable, engaged and engaging attempt at understanding 'religion'.."
-"Transcendent Philosophy, September 2001, volume 2 number 3
"This is clearly an important series. I look forward to reading future volumes."
-Frank Kermode
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This thought-provoking book explores the very roots of religious thinking. Draws on contemporary images of religion as well as providing fascinating insights into religious fundamentalism.
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"With some deft sophistry (heavily influenced by Derrida who also produced one of the other five books in the Routledge new Thinking in Action series) John D. Caputo redefines religion as love of the unforeseeable. And, as that is a given in life, his definition of religiosity pretty much equates with my definition of joie de vivre. So the opposite of a religious person is not an atheist, merely a 'pusillanimous curmudgeon.' But it's not all just clever wordplay. With his unorthodox definitions in place, Caputo goes on to denounce dogma, put Marx, Nietzsche and Freud in their historical places and to reunite religion, mysticism and science. On top of all that, there's a detailed deconstruction of religion in Star Wars. I'm converted.."
-Laurence Phelan, "The Independent on Sunday
"I feel obliged to warn readers that I loved this book. I loved its passion, loved its ideas, and loved the alternately sassy and incantatory rhythms of its prose...get this book and read it.."
-"Sea of Faith
"Intellectual without being overly academic...one cheers his vigor and relishes his insights into the paradoxical, ambiguous nature of religion and religious belief. Recommended.."
-"Library Journal
..."Caputo's approach is actually informative and fosters greater understanding. He actually advocates an enjoyable, engaged and engaging attempt at understanding 'religion'.."
-"Transcendent Philosophy, September 2001, volume 2 number 3
"This is clearly an important series. I look forward to reading future volumes."
-Frank Kermode
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This thought-provoking book explores the very roots of religious thinking. Draws on contemporary images of religion as well as providing fascinating insights into religious fundamentalism.
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