Hent de Vries Bücher

Exploring the interplay between ethics, politics, and identity, this work examines whether violence is an inherent aspect of our moral and political choices. By integrating religious and theological concepts, it challenges conventional moralism and offers fresh perspectives on the relationship between religion and violence. The text presents a philosophical dialogue from Kant to Derrida, encouraging a systematic engagement with both religion and philosophy, and invites readers to reconsider the implications of violence in their ethical frameworks.

The book examines the resurgence of religion in contemporary philosophy and its implications for Western secular modernity. Hent de Vries explores the philosophical lineage from Kant to Heidegger, emphasizing the influence of French phenomenology, particularly the works of Levinas, Marion, and Derrida. Through Derrida's analysis, the study highlights the complex relationship between Western philosophy and its religious roots, revealing how philosophical inquiry can uncover unexpected connections with religious discourse and challenge long-held metaphysical assumptions.