Discover a profound exploration of Christianity's influence on Western thought with this insightful book. In 'Resources of Christianity,' author François Jullien delves into the intricate relationship between Christianity and philosophy, offering a contemporary perspective that goes beyond traditional beliefs. This BRAND NEW edition, published in 2021 by John Wiley & Sons, spans 128 pages, inviting readers to rethink the relevance of Christian ideas without the necessity of faith. Jullien posits that Christianity provides invaluable resources that can be appreciated by everyone, regardless of their beliefs. By examining the Gospel of John through a unique lens, he highlights its coherence and contemporary pertinence, inspiring readers to view these sacred texts in a new light. This compelling work is ideal for those seeking to understand the lingering impact of Christian thought on existence. With free shipping available, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Kindly note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Engage with these vital resources of Christianity today and expand your intellectual horizons.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509546961
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 128


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Christianity is bound up with the very idea of the West: we cannot evade it even if we would like to While many people no longer believe in Christianity, we cannot deny that it has left a deep imprint on Western thought But how might we develop a philosophy of Christianity that is not a Christian philosophy?  How can we take a view that is external to the traditions of apologetics and criticism?  For there is a question that concerns us all here: are the coherences of Christianity still useful for thought, and especially for thought about existence? 


To address this question, François Jullien considers Christianity as constituting a set of resources. Resources are available to all and can be used by those who discover and exploit them; they belong to no one. Christianity offers us resources inasmuch as we can draw some benefit from it, inasmuch as it can be the source of an effect, without our having to believe it or determine its truth in advance. Jullien reads the Gospels, and especially the Gospel of John, as he would read any other text, seeking to account for the text's coherence (rather than its ˜meaning™), seeking to account for its pertinence (rather than its ˜truth™), but without any need to adhere “ the exploitation of resources demands no conversion And in reading the Gospel of John in this way, we discover the fertile veins of a theory of existence.


This fresh and erudite reflection on Christianity will be of great value to anyone interested in religion and its relevance today.