On Kierkegaard and the Truth by Paul L. Holmer (English) Paperback Book

Description: On Kierkegaard and the Truth by Paul L. Holmer, David J. Gouwens, Lee C. Barrett In this consistent study, Paul L. Holmer aims to present Kierkegaard, his thought and his philosophical view of truth without trying to reduce them to a fixed ideology, in agreement with Kierkegaards own will. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Paul L. Holmer (1916-2004) was one of the most significant American students of Kierkegaard of his generation. Although written in the 1950s and 1960s, Holmers theological and philosophical engagement with Kierkegaard challenges much contemporary scholarly discussion. Unlike many, Holmer refuses reductionist readings that tie Kierkegaard to any particular "school." He likewise criticizes biographical readings of Kierkegaard, much in vogue recently, seeing Kierkegaard rather as an indirect communicator aiming at his readers own ethical and religious capacities. Holmer also rejects popular existentialist readings of Kierkegaard, seeing him as an analyzer of concepts, while at the same time denying that he is a "crypto-analyst." In his important reading of Kierkegaard on "truth," Holmer pits Kierkegaard against those who see "truth" empirically, idealistically, or relativistically. His carefully textured account of Kierkegaards conceptual grammar of "truth" in ethical and religious contexts addresses immediately current discussions of truth, meaning, reference, and realism versus antirealism, relativism, and hermeneutics. It will be of great interest to all interested in Kierkegaard and his importance for contemporary theology and philosophy. Author Biography The Editors:David J. Gouwens is Professor of Theology at Brite Divinity School. He is the author of Kierkegaards Dialectic of the Imagination (1989) and Kierkegaard as Religious Thinker (1996).Lee C. Barrett III is Stager Professor of Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Heidelberg Catechism (2007), Foundations of Modern Theology: Kierkegaard (2009), and co-editor of Kierkegaard and the Bible (2010). Table of Contents Foreword by Stanley HauerwasEditors PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbbreviationsAuthors Preface1 An Introduction to the Problem2 A Glance at a Contemporary Effort in Danish Philosophy3 A New Way of Philosophizing4 The Bible and Christianity5 History and the Sciences6 Truth Is Subjectivity: Some Radical Criticisms7 Truth Is Subjectivity: Some Logical Considerations8 Some Epistemological Questions9 Kierkegaard and Metaphysics10 Kierkegaard and the Nature of Philosophy11 Indirect Communication12 Kierkegaard and the Sermon13 Faith and ChristianityAfterword: Paul L. Holmer: Self-Effacing, Swaggering, Nonpareil / David CainAppendix - Paul L. Holmer: A Select BibliographyBibliographyIndex of NamesIndex of Subjects Review "Professor Paul L. Holmer was the doyen of Kierkegaard studies for much of the later part of the twentieth century. His jargon-free writings are crisp, clear, epiphanic, and always in earnest."Gordon Marino, Professor of Philosophy, St Olaf College"Paul Holmer, who died in 2004, was a major figure in Kierkegaard studies in the post-war USA. This volume has been lovingly reconstructed from his papers by David Gouwens and Lee Barrett, who have done us a service in making such a significant piece of work available."Steven Shakespeare, in Modern Believing, Vol 54.3"Holmer occupies an eminent place in the transmission of Kierkegaards thought in twentieth century America. This book breathes renewed breadth and depth into that influence. ... Holmers account is always in service to both the reader and to the thought of Kierkegaard that is so admirably invigorates and crystallizes. ... this is not another book about Kierkegaard; rather, this is a book that forces us to read Kierkegaard as if our lives were at stake."Simon D. Podmore, in The Expository Times, Vol 125, No 3"this too-brief summary cannot do justice to the complexities and depth of Holmers reflective thoughts on Kierkegaard and truth ... This volume would be very helpful for anyone interested in Kierkegaards concept of truth, his means of communicating it, and perhaps also for those looking to bridge the continental-analytic rift."Victoria Davies, in Reviews in Religion and Theology, Vol 21, No 1"In this important study, the late Paul L. Holmer offers a robust depiction of the thought and writings of SØren Kierkegaard. ... This book is recommended not only to those looking for an in-depth discussion of Kierkegaards philosophy but also to anyone seeking a more profound treatment of his thought."Joshua A. Hurd, University of Otago, in Theological Book Review , Vol 25, No 1"...Holmer occupies an eminent place in the transmission of Kierkegaards thought in twentieth century America. This book breathes renewed breadth and depth into that influence. [...] As Hauerwas concludes, this is not just another book "about Kierkegaard"; rather, this is a book that forces us to read Kierkegaard as if our lives were at stake. In the process I think that you will find that the fear of God makes joy possible."Simon D. Podmore, Liverpool Hope University, in The Expository Times, Vol. 125, No.3, December 2013"On Kierkegaard and the Truth [...] gives us a carefully argued and well written inquiry of Kierkegaard as a philosopher. [...] H.s book is still an important book to read particularly because of the fruitful and for his time very innovative way that H. uses the later Ludwig Wittgenstein in H.s interpretation of Kierkegaards reorientation of thinking about religious, existential and ethical matters."Iben Damgaard, University of Copenhagen, in Theologische Literaturzeitung, No 139, Vol 2, February 2014 Review Text "Professor Paul L. Holmer was the doyen of Kierkegaard studies for much of the later part of the twentieth century. His jargon-free writings are crisp, clear, epiphanic, and always in earnest."Gordon Marino, Professor of Philosophy, St Olaf College"Paul Holmer, who died in 2004, was a major figure in Kierkegaard studies in the post-war USA. This volume has been lovingly reconstructed from his papers by David Gouwens and Lee Barrett, who have done us a service in making such a significant piece of work available."Steven Shakespeare, in Modern Believing, Vol 54.3"Holmer occupies an eminent place in the transmission of Kierkegaards thought in twentieth century America. This book breathes renewed breadth and depth into that influence. ... Holmers account is always in service to both the reader and to the thought of Kierkegaard that is so admirably invigorates and crystallizes. ... this is not another book about Kierkegaard; rather, this is a book that forces us to read Kierkegaard as if our lives were at stake."Simon D. Podmore, in The Expository Times, Vol 125, No 3"this too-brief summary cannot do justice to the complexities and depth of Holmers reflective thoughts on Kierkegaard and truth ... This volume would be very helpful for anyone interested in Kierkegaards concept of truth, his means of communicating it, and perhaps also for those looking to bridge the continental-analytic rift."Victoria Davies, in Reviews in Religion and Theology, Vol 21, No 1"In this important study, the late Paul L. Holmer offers a robust depiction of the thought and writings of Soren Kierkegaard. ... This book is recommended not only to those looking for an in-depth discussion of Kierkegaards philosophy but also to anyone seeking a more profound treatment of his thought."Joshua A. Hurd, University of Otago, in Theological Book Review , Vol 25, No 1"...Holmer occupies an eminent place in the transmission of Kierkegaards thought in twentieth century America. This book breathes renewed breadth and depth into that influence. [...] As Hauerwas concludes, this is not just another book "about Kierkegaard"; rather, this is a book that forces us to read Kierkegaard as if our lives were at stake. In the process I think that you will find that the fear of God makes joy possible." Simon D. Podmore, Liverpool Hope University, in The Expository Times, Vol. 125, No.3, December 2013"On Kierkegaard and the Truth [...] gives us a carefully argued and well written inquiry of Kierkegaard as a philosopher. [...] H.s book is still an important book to read particularly because of the fruitful and for his time very innovative way that H. uses the later Ludwig Wittgenstein in H.s interpretation of Kierkegaards reorientation of thinking about religious, existential and ethical matters." Iben Damgaard, University of Copenhagen, in Theologische Literaturzeitung, No 139, Vol 2, February 2014 Review Quote Paul Holmer, who died in 2004, was a major figure in Kierkegaard studies in the post-war USA. This volume has been lovingly reconstructed from his papers by David Gouwens and Lee Barrett, who have done us a service in making such a significant piece of work available. Details ISBN0227680049 Author Lee C. Barrett Language English ISBN-10 0227680049 ISBN-13 9780227680049 Media Book Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-09-27 Imprint James Clarke & Co Ltd Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Lee C. Barrett DEWEY 198.9 Series The Paul L. Holmer Papers Illustrations illustrations Short Title ON KIERKEGAARD & THE TRUTH NEW Format Paperback AU Release Date 2012-09-27 NZ Release Date 2012-09-27 UK Release Date 2012-09-27 Pages 342 Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137236006;

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