Abstract
Jussi Backman analyzes Quentin Meillassoux’s conception of the fideistic approach to religious faith intrinsic to the “strong correlationism” that he considers pervasive in contemporary thought. Backman presents the basic elements of Meillassoux’s “speculative materialism” and especially the thesis according to which strong correlationism involves a “fideistic” approach to religiosity. In doing so, Backman critically examines Meillassoux’s notions of post-metaphysical faith, religious absolutes, and contemporary fanaticism, especially against the background of Heidegger’s philosophy. According to Backman, Meillassoux’s logical and conceptual critique of strong correlationism is innovative, and it may remain legitimate if its presuppositions are accepted. And yet, Backman argues that Meillassoux’s allegations of fideism seem to rely on the questionable application of Enlightenment conceptions to the contemporary situation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Rethinking Faith |
Subtitle of host publication | Heidegger between Nietzsche and Wittgenstein |
Editors | Antonio Cimino, Gert-Jan van der Heiden |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic |
Pages | 39-62 |
Number of pages | 24 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781501321238 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781501321221 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Publication type | A3 Book chapter |
Keywords
- continental philosophy
- philosophy of religion
- fideism
- correlationism
- speculative materialism
- ontotheology
- Martin Heidegger
- Quentin Meillassoux