The Beauty of the Infinite

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This splendid extended essay in "theological aesthetics" explores the Christian understanding of beauty and sublimity, aiming to transcend the violence inherent in the postmodern world. It begins by examining the evolution of metaphysics through the thoughts of Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and others. Hart focuses particularly on Nietzsche's narrative of the "will to power," which has been widely adopted today, and offers a revision of nihilism's genealogy, emphasizing the significant "interruption" that Christian thought brings to metaphysical history. This foundation leads to a retrieval of the classic Christian perspectives on beauty and sublimity, linking them to the question of being. The main section, structured as a dogmatica minora, presents a pointed reading of the Christian narrative in four parts: Trinity, creation, salvation, and eschaton. Through a blend of narrative and argument, Hart illustrates the resilience of Christian metaphysics against modern and postmodern critiques, demonstrating its capacity to transcend them. Strikingly original and deeply rewarding, this work serves as both a critical account of metaphysical history and a compelling contribution to the field.