A phenomenology of kenosis: Jean-Luc Nancy after the theological turn

Thesis

This study outlines what Jean-Luc Nancy can offer the phenomenology of religion by reading his deconstruction of Christianity in the context of the so-called ‘theological turn’ of recent phenomenology. Following Derrida’s treatment of Nancy, it intends to think ‘after’ the theological turn by achieving a deconstruction of phenomenology’s inherent theological structure which made that turn possible: starting from the theological turn phenomenology was structurally inclined to produce, this ...

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Authors: Deketelaere, N

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: revelation; body; theological turn; Emmanuel Falque; theology; Jean-Luc Nancy; Christianity; Michel Henry; kenosis; continental philosophy; religious experience; religion; Jean-Luc Marion; incarnation; phenomenology; deconstruction
• Subjects: theology; philosophy