The poetics of evil : toward an aesthetic theodicy / Philip Tallon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tallon, Philip.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theodicy.

Aesthetics--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Aesthetics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What role does art play in unravelling the theological problem of evil? What can aesthetics show us about God's goodness in a world of iniquity? Philip Tallon constructs an aesthetic theodicy through a fascinating examination of Christian aesthetics, ranging from the writings of Augustine to contemporary philosophy. Tallon offers a new framework for theodicy that allows the substantial inclusion of aesthetics, building on the work of Eleonore Stump. He then examines the concept of cosmic harmony, the predominant aesthetic motif within medieval theodicy, and shows how Augustine develops this th

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Introduction; PART I: THE FOUNDATIONS OF AESTHETIC THEODICY; 1. Aesthetics and the Scope of Theodicy; 2. Aesthetics and Theological Insight; PART II: TOWARD AN AESTHETIC THEODICY; 3. Fearful Symmetry: Theodicy and Cosmic Harmony; 4. Poetic Injustice: Theodicy and Tragic Vision; 5. The Monsters and the Critics: Theodicy and Horrendous Evils; Conclusion; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-245) and index.

ISBN:

0-19-977911-2

9786613427205

1-283-42720-6

OCLC:

774276663