Dantologies: Theoretical and Theological Turns in Dante Studies

This book explores the evolution of the humanities in recent decades, focusing on Dante studies as an exemplar. The contemporary theoretical currents have significantly impacted this field, but Dante's relationship with theology is complex. The idea that new theoretical approaches can simply overcome theology is more complex, as it reveals crypto-theological motives and origins. The revolutionary agendas and methodologies have brought about minorities, postcolonial, and gender studies, but negative theology can play a destabilizing and conciliatory role in this dispute between traditional philology and postmodern theory. It critiques all languages for a theological transcendence that remains open.

Format: Hardback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a profound philosophical exploration of the recent evolution of the humanities, with Dante studies serving as an exemplary case study. While contemporary theoretical currents have exerted a significant influence on this field, Dante's relationship with theology is equally profound. The notion that new theoretical approaches can simply overcome and sweep away theology, teleology, and logocentric rationalities is more complex when we examine the crypto-theological motivations and origins of the theory revolution. The revolutionary agendas and methodologies of these theoretical currents have brought about the emergence of various minorities, postcolonial, and gender studies. However, when we examine these studies through the lens of Dante studies, a fascinating dispute emerges between traditional philology and postmodern theory.

Negative theology, in particular, plays a unique and destabilizing role on this terrain. It critically examines all languages in search of a theological transcendence that remains infinitely open. By engaging with the complexities of Dante's work, negative theology offers a conciliatory perspective, challenging and expanding our understanding of the relationship between language, theology, and the human experience.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the humanities, philosophy, and the intersection of language, theology, and culture. It provides a rich and thought-provoking exploration of the evolving landscape of the humanities and offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between theory, philosophy, and the sacred texts of the past.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032526553