Theology and Social Theory

This is a revised edition of John Milbank s masterpiece, which sketches the outline of a specifically theological social theory. The Times Higher Education Supplement wrote of the first edition that it was a tour de force of systematic theology. It would be churlish not to acknowledge its provocation and brilliance . Featured in The Church Times 100 Best Christian Books"e; Brings this classic work up-to-date by reviewing the development of modern social thought. Features a substantial new introduction by Milbank, clarifying the theoretical basis for his work. Challenges the notion that sociological critiques of theology are scientific . Outlines a specifically theological social theory, and in doing so, engages with a wide range of thinkers from Plato to Deleuze. Written by one of the world s most influential contemporary theologians and the author of numerous books.

This is a revised edition of John Milbank's masterpiecewhich sketches the outline of a specifically theological socialtheory.* The Times Higher Education Supplement wrote of the firstedition that it was "a tour de force of systematic theology.It would be churlish not to acknowledge its provocation andbrilliance".* Featured in The Church Times "100 Best ChristianBooks"* Brings this classic work up-to-date by reviewing thedevelopment of modern social thought.* Features a substantial new introduction by Milbank, clarifyingthe theoretical basis for his work.* Challenges the notion that sociological critiques of theologyare 'scientific'.* Outlines a specifically theological social theory, and in doingso, engages with a wide range of thinkers from Plato toDeleuze.* Written by one of the world's most influentialcontemporary theologians and the author of numerous books.

Acknowledgements for the First Edition.Preface to the Second Edition.Introduction.Part I: Theology and Liberalism:.1. Political Theology and the New Science of Politics.2. Political Economy as Theodicy and Agonistics.Part II: Theology and Positivism:.3. Sociology I: From Malebranche to Durkheim.4. Sociology II: From Kant to Weber.5. Policing the Sublime: A Critique of the Sociology ofReligion.Part III: Theology and Dialectics:.6. For and Against Hegel.7. For and Against Marx.8. Founding the Supernatural: Political and Liberation Theologyin the Context of Modern Catholic Thought.Part IV: Theology and Difference:.9. Science, Reality and Power.10. Ontological Violence or, The Post-Modern Problematic.11. Difference of Virtue, Virtue of Difference.12. The Other City: Theology as a Social Science.Index of Names.