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Genealogie der Lebensführung. Michel Foucaults Deutung des Christentums

  • Friedemann Voigt
Published/Copyright: December 18, 2007
Journal for the History of Modern Theology / Zeitschrift für Neuere Theologiegeschichte
From the journal Volume 14 Issue 2

Abstract

The interpretation of Christian religion and theology is a very important aspect of Michel Foucault's work. But in theology Foucault is predominantly noticed as the thinker of the “death of the subject”, less as an thoughtful and original interpreter of Christianity. This essay presents an outline of Foucault's statements on Christianity from his early works to his later books and lectures. It especially focuses on his interpretation of the Reformation and Protestantism. The central thesis is, that reading these texts it becomes clear, that Foucault's interest is not the “death” of the subject, but the concept of the individual and its conduct of life („Lebensführung“) in the modern world. Furthermore it is shown, that Reformation and Protestantism are key factors in this concept.

Published Online: 2007-12-18
Published in Print: 2007-12-19

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