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Apocalypse without God : Apocalyptic Thought, Ideal Politics, and the Limits of Utopian Hope

by Ben Jones

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Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 1009017039
ISBN-13 9781009017039
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture GB
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date May 8th, 2025
Print length 239 Pages
Weight 346 grams
Dimensions 15.30 x 22.90 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification: Political science & theory
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Despite often being dismissed as bizarre, apocalyptic thought has persistent appeal in political life. This book explains apocalyptic thought's political appeal by examining it through the eyes of secular thinkers and makes original contributions to both the history of political thought and contemporary political philosophy.
Apocalypse, it seems, is everywhere. Preachers with vast followings proclaim the world''s end. Apocalyptic fears grip even the nonreligious amid climate change, pandemics, and threats of nuclear war. As these ideas pervade popular discourse, grasping their logic remains elusive. Ben Jones argues that we can gain insight into apocalyptic thought through secular thinkers. He starts with a puzzle: Why would secular thinkers draw on Christian apocalyptic beliefs – often dismissed as bizarre – to interpret politics? The apocalyptic tradition proves appealing in part because it theorizes a relation between crisis and utopia. Apocalyptic thought points to crisis as the vehicle to bring the previously impossible within reach, offering resources for navigating challenges in ideal theory, which involves imagining the best, most just society. By examining apocalyptic thought''s appeal and risks, this study arrives at new insights on the limits of utopian hope. This title is available as open access on Cambridge Core.

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