Review of William Desmond's "God and the Between" (original) (raw)
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William Desmond's "God and the Between" concludes a philosophical trilogy, addressing the nuances of human existence in relation to the divine and the metaphysical tradition. Desmond critiques modern atheism, exploring the consequences of stripping intrinsic value from existence, while articulating a renewed understanding of God through a metaxological lens. The work discusses the interplay of polytheism and monotheism, challenges conventional theological frameworks, and reinterprets classical western theism, contributing significantly to contemporary metaphysical and theological debates.
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