Description
RELIGION AND NEW THOUGHT
Book Summary
This work offers a rethinking of the philosophy of religion from a Latin American perspective. The author, Juan Carlos Scannone, proposes overcoming classical onto-theology through phenomenology and hermeneutics, paving the way for an analogical mode of thought that draws upon symbolic richness. The reader will find a profound reflection on how to approach religion through new philosophical sensitivities, moving away from traditional frameworks and exploring the semantic and pragmatic potential of symbols in a peripheral context.
What is it about?
The book addresses the need for a new way of thinking about religion, especially from the Latin American reality. Scannone critiques onto-theology—the identification of God with the supreme being of classical metaphysics—and proposes overcoming it through phenomenology (the study of experience as it presents itself) and hermeneutics (the interpretation of texts and symbols). The work develops an analogical thought process that does not seek a univocal definition of the divine, but rather opens itself to multiple meanings rooted in religious and cultural symbols. It is a reflection that connects philosophy with the concrete reality of peoples, exploring how symbols can be a source of meaning and transformation.
Main Themes
- Philosophy of religion from a Latin American perspective.
- Critique and overcoming of classical onto-theology.
- Phenomenology and hermeneutics applied to the study of religion.
- Analogical thought and symbolic potential.
- The relationship between philosophy, culture, and religion in peripheral contexts.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at philosophers, theologians, students of religious studies, and readers interested in academic and critical reflection on religion. It is especially relevant for those seeking to understand the philosophy of religion from a non-Eurocentric perspective that is open to the symbolic richness of Latin American cultures.
What this book contributes
- An original proposal for rethinking religion beyond traditional metaphysical frameworks.
- Conceptual tools based on phenomenology and hermeneutics to address the religious phenomenon.
- A Latin American perspective that enriches the global philosophical debate on religion.
- A reflection on the value of the symbol as a source of knowledge and transformation.
Technical Specifications
- Author: SCANNONE, JUAN CARLOS
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION AND BELIEFS
- Collection: NO COLLECTION
- Weight: 33 g
Editorial Review
This work represents a significant contribution to the field of the philosophy of religion, especially for its critical and proactive approach from the Latin American periphery. Scannone offers a rigorous reflection that connects philosophical tradition with symbolic and cultural reality, making it a valuable read for specialists and advanced students seeking alternative and innovative perspectives in the study of religion.