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Book SynopsisThis work argues that Whitehead's understanding of God lays the foundation for a religious life similar to that described in Nietzsche's tragic philosophy. In Howe's eyes, the theology of Whitehead provides a doctrine of God that is not subject to Nietzsche's criticism of Christianity.
Trade ReviewGood comparative philosophy is insightful in the contrasts drawn as well as the significant comparisons. Howe's study of Nietzsche and Whitehead succeeds on both accounts. Howe is especially persuasive in rejecting Nietzsche's unilateral value creation as opposed to Whitehead's reciprocal approach to a value laden world. -- Nicholas F. Gier, Coordinator of Religious Studies, University of Idaho
Howe has done a remarkable job in bringing together two very unlikely but important thinkers. Thanks to his pervasive reading and fine writing skills, Howe's thesis goes far beyond a mere comparison and contrast of Whitehead and Nietzsche and offers some forceful and informed thoughts about human life. -- Tad Beckman, Professor emeritus, Harvey Mudd College
J. Thomas Howe has now, in an insightful and eminently readable study, produced the first full-scale comparison of the thought of Nietzsche and Whitehead. Showing that they do indeed have much in common, Howe gives equal attention to their basic difference: whether affirmation of life in the world requires the death of God or only the death of supernaturalism. -- David Ray Griffin, author of Reenchantment without Supernaturalism
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Death of God and the Problem of Nihilism Chapter 3 The Rise and Development of the Christian Moral Interpretation, Part One: Socratic Platonism Chapter 4 The Rise and Development of the Christian Moral Interpretation, Part Two: Christianity and Kantian Philosophy Chapter 5 Nietzsche and the Life of Affirmation Chapter 6 Whitehead's Criticism of the Classical Christian Doctrine of God Chapter 7 The Life and Sense of The World Chapter 8 Whitehead's View of God and the Religious Life Chapter 9 Conclusion
