Smith, G. (2012) “You turn if you want to”: The questions a Pragmatic Political Theology might ask of Speculative Realism’. Political Theology, 13 (2). pp. 217-232. ISSN 1462-317X
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The question pursued in this article is what might a pragmatic (in the Rortyan sense) political theology ask speculative realists to contribute to its analyses and discussions. The article begins by discussing the potential reservations political theologians might have in employing Richard Rorty as a dialogue partner. It then considers the insights from Rorty that political theologians might value, namely a respect for Western democracy and pluralism, the desire to reform capitalism, and a deeper understanding of the relationship between Christianity and liberalism. These insights are discussed in dialogue with the radical orthodoxy of John Milbank. It is argued that Milbank and Rorty share post-foundational philosophical assumptions but arrive at different political conclusions with regard to democracy and capitalism. The paper makes the case for a pragmatic valuing of democracy and capitalism and a recognition of their Christian heritage.
Publication Type: | Articles |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | John Milbank, Richard Rorty, liberalism, political theology |
Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology |
Divisions: | Academic Areas > Institute of Arts and Humanities > Theology, Philosophy and Religion |
Depositing User: | Graeme Smith |
Date Deposited: | 27 Nov 2015 14:25 |
Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2017 14:17 |
URI: | https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/1627 |