RT Book
T1 Judith Butler, Michel Foucault, and the theology of freedom
T2 Routledge critical studies in religion, gender and sexuality
A1 Werner, Gunda 1971-
LA English
PP London New York
PB Routledge, Taylo & Francis Group
YR 2024
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1867500418
AB "This book explores how Judith Butler's work on gender and the shaping of the human subject and Michel Foucault's notion of parrhesia, 'speaking the truth', can be made fruitful for a theology of freedom. The volume illustrates the importance of three concepts - freedom, gender (body) and power (critique) - and how this triad provides the foundational categories and structural elements of a theology of freedom. By starting from an analysis of power and the performative potential of gendered embodiment, freedom can be thought of as the basis of creative and critical human action and thereby implemented in theology. The chapters feature several theological-historical case studies that are representative of topics that continue to shape contemporary Catholic norms and thought. In particular, the author reflects on the thirteenth century with the idea of personal sin and confession, and the nineteenth century with a gender ideology that has led to the marginalization of difference and dissent. The book shows how Butler and Foucault can provide essential insights for Catholic theology and is valuable reading for scholars of religion, philosophy, and gender and sexuality studies"--
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN BT810.3
SN 9781032557090
SN 9781032564050
K1 Butler, Judith : 1956-
K1 Foucault, Michel : 1926-1984 : Influence
K1 Liberty : Religious aspects : Catholic Church
K1 Philosophy and religion
K1 Liberty : Philosophy
K1 Gender Identity : Philosophy
K1 Power (Philosophy)
DO 10.4324/9781003435389