{"title":"Series: Theory of Religion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTheory of Religion\u003c\/strong\u003e series invites readers to explore the profound questions surrounding faith, belief systems, and spirituality through a multidisciplinary lens. These works delve into philosophical and psychological perspectives, encouraging thoughtful reflection on the role of religion in human experience and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging with themes that intersect history, culture, and personal insight, this collection offers a rich tapestry of ideas for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of religious thought and its impact on the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"theory-of-religion-by-georges-bataille-9780942299090","title":"Theory of Religion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheory of Religion\u003c\/em\u003e brings to philosophy what Bataille's earlier book, \u003cem\u003eThe Accursed Share\u003c\/em\u003e, brought to anthropology and history; namely, an analysis based on notions of excess and expenditure. Bataille brilliantly defines religion as so many different attempts to respond to the universe's relentless generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFramed within his original theory of generalized economics and based on his masterly reading of archaic religious activity, \u003cem\u003eTheory of Religion\u003c\/em\u003e constitutes, along with \u003cem\u003eThe Accursed Share\u003c\/em\u003e, the most important articulation of Bataille's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Bataille (1897-1962), founder of the French review \u003cem\u003eCritique\u003c\/em\u003e, wrote fiction and essays on a wide range of topics. His books in English translation include \u003cem\u003eStory of the Eye\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBlue of Noon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLiterature and Evil\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eManet\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eErotism\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Hurley is the translator of \u003cem\u003eThe History of Sexuality\u003c\/em\u003e by Michel Foucault and co-translator of \u003cem\u003eAnti Oedipus\u003c\/em\u003e by Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed for Zone Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608120803564,"sku":"9780942299090","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780942299090-theory-of-religion.jpg?v=1778184206"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-theory-of-religion.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}