Politics, Order and History: Essays on the Work of Eric Voegelin by Glenn Hughes

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This volume brings together critical review papers, many specially commissioned, on key themes and questions in the work of the political scientist, philosopher and religious thinker Eric Voegelin (1901-1985). Areas covered include: (1) Political science: 'Political Religions': manifestations in Nazi Germany and in contemporary European and North American nationalism; (2) International relations: the 'Cold War' in critical perspective; (3) Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle in the reading of Eric Voegelin: contemporary assessments; (4) Sociology: Correspondence of Voegelin and Alfred Schtz; (5) New Testament studies and Christology: questions and developments for Voegelin's interpretations; (6) Old Testament studies: questions and developments from Voegelin's Israel and Revelation; (7) Historical sociology: Revelation and order in axial-age societies; (8) Philosophy of history: Voegelin and Toynbee in contrast; (9) Literary studies: Voegelin in contrast with contemporary literary theory; critical readings of Milton, Greek tragedy.

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This volume brings together critical review papers, many specially commissioned, on key themes and questions in the work of the political scientist, philosopher and religious thinker Eric Voegelin (1901-1985). Areas covered include: (1) Political science: 'Political Religions': manifestations in Nazi Germany and in contemporary European and North American nationalism; (2) International relations: the 'Cold War' in critical perspective; (3) Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle in the reading of Eric Voegelin: contemporary assessments; (4) Sociology: Correspondence of Voegelin and Alfred Schütz; (5) New Testament studies and Christology: questions and developments for Voegelin's interpretations; (6) Old Testament studies: questions and developments from Voegelin's Israel and Revelation; (7) Historical sociology: Revelation and order in axial-age societies; (8) Philosophy of history: Voegelin and Toynbee in contrast; (9) Literary studies: Voegelin in contrast with contemporary literary theory; critical readings of Milton, Greek tragedy.

Author Biography

Glenn Hughes is Associate Professor of Philosophy, St Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas. Glenn Hughes is Associate Professor of Philosophy, St Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas. Stephen A. McKnight is Professor of European Intellectual and Cultural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Dr Geoffrey L. Price is Director, Centre for Voegelin Studies, University of Manchester, UK. Dr Geoffrey L. Price is Director, Centre for Voegelin Studies, University of Manchester, UK.

Long Description

This volume brings together critical review papers, many specially commissioned, on key themes and questions in the work of the political scientist, philosopher and religious thinker Eric Voegelin (1901-1985). Areas covered include: (1) Political science: 'Political Religions': manifestations in Nazi Germany and in contemporary European and North American nationalism; (2) International relations: the 'Cold War' in critical perspective; (3) Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle in the reading of Eric Voegelin: contemporary assessments; (4) Sociology: Correspondence of Voegelin and Alfred Sch tz; (5) New Testament studies and Christology: questions and developments for Voegelin's interpretations; (6) Old Testament studies: questions and developments from Voegelin's Israel and Revelation; (7) Historical sociology: Revelation and order in axial-age societies; (8) Philosophy of history: Voegelin and Toynbee in contrast; (9) Literary studies: Voegelin in contrast with contemporary literary theory; critical readings of Milton, Greek tragedy.>

Details ISBN1841271594 Short Title POLITICS ORDER & HIST Language English ISBN-10 1841271594 ISBN-13 9781841271590 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 193 Year 2001 Subtitle Essays on the Work of Eric Voegelin Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Geoffrey Price Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Place of Publication London Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 656 DOI 10.1604/9781841271590 UK Release Date 2001-03-01 NZ Release Date 2001-03-01 Translated from English Birth 1984 Death 1950 Affiliation University of Oxford Position Senior Lecturer in Ancient History Qualifications Sir Author Geoffrey Price Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2001-03-01 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2000-12-31 We've got this

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