Monotheism and Existentialism

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Monotheism and Existentialism is written by Deborah Casewell and published by Cambridge University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1108987907 (ISBN 10) and 9781108987905 (ISBN 13).

Existentialism is often seen and at times parodied as the philosophy of individuality, authenticity, despair, and defiance in a godless world. However, it cannot be understood without reference to religion, and in particular the monotheism of Christianity. Even the existentialist slogan, 'existence precedes essence', is formulated in relation to monotheism. This Element will show that monotheism and existentialism are intertwined: they react to each other, and share content and concerns. This Element will set out a genealogy of existentialist thought; explore key atheistic and theistic existentialists; and argue that there are productive conversations to be had as regards key concepts such as freedom and authenticity, relationality, and ethics.