Burley, M (2012) D. Z. Phillips' Contemplations on Religion and Literature. International Journal for Philosophy of Religion, 71 (1). pp. 21-37. ISSN 0020-7047
Abstract
This paper critically discusses D. Z. Phillips’ use of literary works as a resource for philosophical reflection on religion. Beginning by noting Phillips’ suggestion, made in relation to Waiting for Godot, that the possibilities of meaning that we see in a literary work can reveal something of our own religious sensibility, I then proceed to show what we learn about Phillips from his readings of certain works by Larkin, Tennyson, and Wharton. Through exploring alternative possible readings, I argue that, although Phillips’ discussions are of considerable philosophical interest, they undermine his claim to be deploying a purely contemplative hermeneutical method.
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Keywords: | D. Z. Phillips; Religion; Literature; Contemplative philosophy |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (Leeds) > Theology and Religious Studies (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 24 Aug 2016 16:05 |
Last Modified: | 12 Nov 2016 17:54 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11153-010-9273-2 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Verlag |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s11153-010-9273-2 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:85289 |