Hyman, Gavin L. (2000) John Milbank and Nihilism : a metaphysical (mis)reading? Literature and Theology, 14 (4). pp. 430-443.
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In this article, I distinguish between a ‘metaphysical’ and a ‘fictional’ reading of nihilism I argue that John Milbank's opposition and his attempt to ‘outnarrate’ nihilism depends upon a metaphysical reading I argue that such a metaphysical reading of nihilism ultimately refuses all nihilistic implications, and that a metaphysical reading of Nietzsche in particular does undue violence to his texts I claim that only a fictional' nihilism can be an accomplished nihilism, and that only such a nihilism can overcome the absolute opposition between Christianity and nihilism established by Nietzsche and perpetuated by Milbank It is precisely such a ‘fictional’ nihilism that Milbank fails to confront.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Literature and Theology |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion |
| Departments: | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Politics & International Relations (Merged into PPR 2010-08-01) |
| ID Code: | 14525 |
| Deposited By: | Mr Richard Ingham |
| Deposited On: | 21 Oct 2008 09:39 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2012 15:15 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/14525 |
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