Beyond the Philosopher's Fear (Intersections: Continental and Analytic Philosophy)

Viefhues-Bailey, Ludger H.

ISBN 10: 0754655229 / ISBN 13: 9780754655220

Published by Routledge, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beyond the Philosopher's Fear (Intersections: Continental and Analytic Philosophy)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754655229
• ISBN 13: 9780754655220
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Based on a detailed analysis of gender in Stanley Cavell's treatment of the skeptical problem, this book addresses the relationship between gender and religion in modern skepticism. Engaging in dialogue with Julia Kristeva's philosophy, Viefhues claims that a religious problem underlies Cavell's understanding of the feminine. The feminine which the skeptic fears is construed as a placeholder for the beyond, marking the transcendence of our origins which are elusive yet at the same time part of ourselves. It is argued that a religious question of origins thus lies at the heart of the modern skeptical problem.

About the Author

Ludger H. Viefhues-Bailey is Assistant Professor for Methods and Theory in the Study of Religion, Department of Religious Studies, Yale University, USA.