Nothing is hidden: nonsense and the revelation of limits

In this article, I aim to raise questions for natural theology by casting doubt on the intelligibility of absolute limit concepts, like ‘reality’, through comparing the reception of Wittgenstein by two English Dominicans, Cornelius Ernst and Herbert McCabe. First, I briefly examine the evolution of...

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Main Author: Kopack, Austin C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2024
In: International journal of philosophy and theology
Year: 2024, Volume: 85, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 80–94
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ernst, Cornelius 1924-1977 / McCabe, Herbert 1926-2001 / Wittgenstein, Ludwig 1889-1951 / Nonsense / God / Secret
RelBib Classification:KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
NBC Doctrine of God
TK Recent history
VA Philosophy
Further subjects:B Nonsense
B Mystery
B Natural Theology
B McCabe
B Wittgenstein
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