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Radical Sacrifice

By Terry Eagleton
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Radical Sacrifice by Terry Eagleton explores the complex concept of sacrifice from a philosophical and psychological perspective. The author investigates how sacrifice intersects with themes of politics, religion, and culture, offering a wide-ranging analysis of its significance in contemporary society. The book delves into the idea of self-sacrifice and its implications for personal and collective identity, providing insightful commentary on human motivations and societal values.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the interplay of literature, theology, and political theory. It offers a thought-provoking examination of how sacrifice is reinterpreted across different contexts, providing a fresh perspective on the significance of selflessness in modern culture. Engaging and insightful, it's especially suited for those interested in the philosophical and psychological dimensions of sacrifice.

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Radical Sacrifice

A trenchant analysis of sacrifice as the foundation of the modern, as well as the ancient, social order
 

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A trenchant analysis of sacrifice as the foundation of the modern, as well as the ancient, social order

The modern conception of sacrifice is at once cast as a victory of self-discipline over desire and condescended to as destructive and archaic abnegation. But even in the Old Testament, the dual natures of sacrifice, embodying both ritual slaughter and moral rectitude, were at odds. In this analysis, Terry Eagleton makes a compelling argument that the idea of sacrifice has long been misunderstood.

Pursuing the complex lineage of sacrifice in a lyrical discourse, Eagleton focuses on the Old and New Testaments, offering a virtuosic analysis of the crucifixion, while drawing together a host of philosophers, theologians, and texts—from Hegel, Nietzsche, and Derrida to the Aeneid and The Wings of the Dove. Brilliant meditations on death and eros, Shakespeare and St. Paul, irony and hybridity explore the meaning of sacrifice in modernity, casting off misperceptions of barbarity to reconnect the radical idea to politics and revolution.

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Terry Eagleton's Radical Sacrifice is highly regarded for its engaging exploration of the cultural and philosophical dimensions of sacrifice. Critics highlight Eagleton's ability to distinguish the concept from modern misinterpretations, such as its association with violence. By examining its historical and religious roots alongside contemporary texts, Eagleton presents a compelling reassessment of sacrifice as both a personal and societal force for transformation. Revered for its intellectual depth, the book encourages readers to revisit sacrifice's enduring significance in human experience.

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ISBN: 9780300251500

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 216

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Terry Eagleton

About the Author

Terry Eagleton is distinguished visiting professor of English literature at Lancaster University and the author of more than fifty books in the fields of literary theory, postmodernism, politics, ideology, and religion.

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