On Creation, Science, Disenchantment and the Contours of Being and Knowing
Ebook
For Augustine the world is replete with meaning; it represents not merely a collection of facts to be catalogued but a repository of truths to be discovered and discerned, a view which contrasts with the one we have inherited as a result of the thought of figures such as Descartes, Newton, and Kant. What difference would it make to see the world as created?
Matthew W. Knotts explores this question in close conversation with Augustine, according to whom our nature as God's creatures determines fundamental aspects of our identity and our knowledge. In a postmodern context informed by a renewed appreciation of the limitations of human nature and reason, Augustine once again emerges as an insightful and compelling source for further reflection.
An contemporary analysis of Augustine of Hippo's theology of the creation of the world in the wisdom of God, andthe creation of the human person in the image of God.
Provides a general introduction to Augustine's works, ideas, and ways of thinking, before introducing readers to key epistemic and metaphysical themes in contemporary philosophy and theology
Gives a basis for engaging with recent philosophers who have addressed pertinent themes, including Gadamer, Heidegger, Polanyi, Kuhn, and Bernstein
Treats Augustine's theory of knowledge - epistemology - in conversation with the history of philosophy
General Introduction
Part I: Creation in Wisdom
Chapter 1: Aspects of (Re-)Creation
Chapter 2: The Problem of Pride
Part II: Divine Incorporeality: Two Dilemmas
Chapter 3: A Re-Descriptive Account of Time as Distentio
Chapter 4: Seeing Sapientia
Part III: An Interrogative Theory of Knowledge
Chapter 5: Reading the Universe
Chapter 6: Exploring Creation: Acknowledging and Transcending our Finitude
Conclusion
Very few books on Augustine truthfully and precisely combine expertise in Augustine's extensive writings, Augustinian scholarship, and modern philosophy. Knotts has impressively accomplished this task in this important book. He provides a subtle and engaging application of Augustine's insights to contemporary hermeneutics and epistemology.
- Title: On Creation, Science, Disenchantment and the Contours of Being and Knowing
- Author: Matthew W. Knotts
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781501344596, 9781501344589, 1501344587, 1501344595
- Resource ID: LLS:9781501344596
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-04-11T23:38:31Z
Matthew W. Knotts teaches at Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.