Lubac, Henri De
The Drama of Atheist Humanism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780898704433
- author:
- Lubac, Henri De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ignatius Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 539
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 14 x 4.3 centimetres (0.54
- Genre:
- Agnosticism & atheism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Drama of Atheist Humanism by Henri de Lubac explores the origins of 19th-century humanism and its influence on modern atheism. De Lubac examines the ideas of Feuerbach, Nietzsche, and Comte, who sought to construct a philosophy that did not rely on God. He argues that Dostoevsky's novels offer a critical response to this ideology, highlighting the limitations of a society without divine guidance. This book is relevant today as it investigates the sources of modern atheism and its implications for our understanding of faith and society. De Lubac's work provides insight into the historical roots of contemporary atheism, shedding light on an ideology that views Christianity as outdated.