{"product_id":"the-future-of-illusion-9780226083872","title":"The Future of Illusion","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDraws on theorists such as Carl Schmitt, Leo Strauss, Walter Benjamin, and Hannah Arendt and their readings of Shakespeare, Hobbes, Machiavelli, and Spinoza to illustrate that the dialogue between these modern and early modern figures can help us rethink the contemporary problem of political theology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As we, in late modernity, grapple with our own theological-political predicament, Victoria Kahn fearlessly interrogates early twentieth-century engagements with many of the early modern authors who gave the religion-politics dilemma its definitive form. Kahn's interpretive moves and conclusions are always enlightening and often exciting. The Future of Illusion is a timely, erudite, and well-argued book that will be an important intervention into contemporary debates over political theology.\" (John P. McCormick, University of Chicago)\"","brand":"The University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49399936745815,"sku":"9780226083872","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780226083872.jpg?v=1730469201","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-future-of-illusion-9780226083872","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}