{"title":"Michael Allen Gillespie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Michael Allen Gillespie, a distinguished scholar renowned for his exploration of the intricate relationship between theology and modernity. With a focus on categories such as Philosophy and Psychology, Gillespie's works delve into the profound philosophical questions that have shaped our contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his seminal works is \u003cem\u003eThe Theological Origins of Modernity\u003c\/em\u003e, where Gillespie presents a compelling analysis of how theological ideas have influenced the development of modern thought. His insightful approach helps readers understand the deep-seated connections between religious concepts and philosophical advancements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are fascinated by the underpinnings of modern philosophical thought and enjoy exploring the cross-section of theology and modernity, Michael Allen Gillespie's books offer thought-provoking perspectives and enriching insights. Explore this collection to uncover the profound impact of theological ideas on the evolution of modern philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-theological-origins-of-modernity-by-michael-allen-gillespie-9780226293462","title":"The Theological Origins of Modernity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposing the religious roots of our ostensibly godless age, Michael Allen Gillespie reveals in this landmark study that modernity is much less secular than conventional wisdom suggests. Taking as his starting point the collapse of the medieval world, Gillespie argues that from the very beginning, moderns sought not to eliminate religion but to support a new view of religion and its place in human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe goes on to explore the ideas of such figures as William of Ockham, Petrarch, Erasmus, Luther, Descartes, and Hobbes, showing that modernity is best understood as a series of attempts to formulate a new and coherent metaphysics or theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Theological Origins of Modernity\u003c\/em\u003e brings the history of political thought up to date and situates it against the backdrop of contemporary events. Gillespie’s analyses provide us a way to begin to have conversations with the Islamic world about what is perhaps the central question within each of the three monotheistic religions: if God is omnipotent, then what is the place of human freedom?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Joshua Mitchell, Georgetown University\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000820383980,"sku":"9780226293462","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15162903482268.jpg?v=1763307279"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-allen-gillespie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}