Jean-Luc Marion is a French philosopher and academic. His work engages with phenomenology and theology, emphasizing the phenomenon of the gift and so-called "saturated" phenomena. He explores the profound connections between being and God, offering a novel perspective on traditional philosophical inquiries. His thought is recognized for its rigor and depth.
The third installment of the trilogy deepens the exploration of phenomenology, focusing on the concepts of event, idol, flesh, and icon. Marion engages with the hermeneutical aspects of his discourse, synthesizing insights from philosophers like Descartes, Pascal, Husserl, and Heidegger. His analysis culminates in a refined response to Derrida, emphasizing the theological dimensions of phenomenology. This work challenges readers to reconsider the interplay between philosophy and theology, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of givenness.
Set against the backdrop of 1970s Paris, this early theological work by Jean-Luc Marion offers profound insights that connect to his later, influential phenomenological ideas. The text reflects the cultural and intellectual climate of its era while engaging with themes that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions, showcasing Marion's evolving thought and its lasting impact on theology and philosophy.
Exploring the complexities of love through various philosophical and theological lenses, the essays delve into themes such as evil, freedom, and the loving gaze. By integrating metaphysics, phenomenology, and Biblical exegesis, the author examines the paradoxical nature of love, addressing concepts like crisis, absence, and understanding. This work serves as a foundational exploration for deeper contemplation on love's intricate reasons.
"This short, accessible volume by one of France's leading philosophers provides insight into what "catholic"--in the sense of universal or all-embracing--truly means, and how this might relates to being a Catholic in the present moment. Jean-Luc Marion tackles complex issues surrounding secularism and what is often framed as a tension or conflict between "Islam and the West," focusing on the situation in France but addressing a larger Catholic audience that transcends national boundaries, social identities, and linguistic differences"--
The book features Jean-Luc Marion, a distinguished philosopher with a rich academic background, holding positions at prestigious institutions such as the University of Paris Sorbonne and the University of Chicago Divinity School. His expertise is further recognized through his membership in the Academie française. The text likely explores his philosophical contributions and thoughts, reflecting his deep engagement with Catholic studies and contemporary philosophical discourse.
Jean-Luc Marion: The Essential Writings is an anthology of Marion's diverse
writings in the history of philosophy, Christian theology, and phenomenology.
The general introduction provides students with sufficient background for them
to tackle the work of this important contemporary philosopher without first
having to take preliminary courses on Husserl and Heidegger.
Now in paperback, Jean-Luc Marion's groundbreaking philosophy of human uncertainty. In Negative Certainties, renowned philosopher Jean-Luc Marion challenges some of the most fundamental assumptions we have developed about knowledge: that it is categorical, predicative, and positive. Following Descartes, Kant, and Heidegger, he looks toward our finitude and the limits of our reason. He asks an astonishingly simple—but profoundly provocative—question in order to open up an entirely new way of thinking about knowledge: Isn’t our uncertainty, our finitude, and rational limitations, one of the few things we can be certain about? Marion shows how the assumption of knowledge as positive demands a reductive epistemology that disregards immeasurable or disorderly phenomena. He shows that we have experiences every day that have no identifiable causes or predictable reasons and that these constitute a very real knowledge—a knowledge of the limits of what can be known. Establishing this “negative certainty,” Marion applies it to four aporias, or issues of certain uncertainty: the definition of man; the nature of God; the unconditionality of the gift; and the unpredictability of events. Translated for the first time into English, Negative Certainties is an invigorating work of epistemological inquiry that will take a central place in Marion’s oeuvre.
»Gott ohne Sein« untersucht Gottes absolute Freiheit jenseits begrifflicher Bestimmungen, insbesondere des Seins. Marion argumentiert, dass Liebe der zentrale Begriff ist, um Gott zu verstehen. Das Werk verbindet Philosophie und Theologie und bietet einen neuen Denkhorizont für eine zeitgenössische christliche Theologie, die prä- und postmodern ist.
Jean-Luc Marion gilt als einer der renommiertesten Philosophen Frankreichs. Seine Forschungen decken das breite Spektrum der Phanomenologie, Philosophiegeschichte und Theologie ab und werden weltweit diskutiert. In den von seinem Schuler Dan Arbib organisierten Gesprachen gibt Marion einen allgemein verstandlichen Einblick in seinen geistigen Werdegang. In mehr oder weniger direkter Auseinandersetzung mit seinen philosophischen Zeitgenossen zeichnet Marion das Bild einer Philosophie, die sich ganz der Stringenz der Dinge verschreibt und heutigem zweckrationalen Denken kritisch gegenubersteht.
