The Theology Mill

Luminaries / John Milbank / Metaphysics and Radical(ized) Orthodoxy

Oct 31, 2023

Explore metaphysics of creativity, radical orthodoxy, and ecumenical movements in theology. Delve into the influence of romanticism on modern thought and the concept of the Trinity in cultural and religious contexts. Navigate post-liberalism, advocating for relational personalism and strong families to counter extreme capitalist individualism.

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John Milbank

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Emphasis on metaphysics of creativity and generosity in understanding reality.

Origins of radical orthodoxy as a response to theological liberalism and pursuit of robust metaphysical approach.

Importance of mediation and participation in bridging unity and individuality in reality.

Deep dives

The Primacy of Incarnation and Trinity

The podcast explores the absolute primacy of the incarnation and the trinity in understanding reality.

Introduction

5min

Exploring Christian Theology and Philosophy

10min

God's Self-Discovery and Radical Orthodoxy

21min

Exploring Ecumenical Movements and Religious Identity in Christianity

14min

The Theological Evolution and Transformative Encounters

17min

Exploration of Romanticism's Influence on Modern Thought

3min

Exploring the Trinity, Cultural Influences, and Unity vs. Individuality

4min

Navigating Post-Liberalism and Communitarianism

9min

The Luminaries series is a collection of interviews with premier thinkers working in the theological academy and the church.

John Milbank is Emeritus Professor of Politics, Religion and Ethics at the University of Nottingham where he is also President of the Centre of Theology and Philosophy. His most recent book, written with Adrian Pabst, is The Politics of Virtue: Post-Liberalism and the Human Future.

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SOURCES MENTIONED:

de Lubac, Henri. A Brief Catechesis on Nature and Grace.

Deneen, Patrick J. Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future.

———. Why Liberalism Failed.

Marshall, H. E. Our Island Story.

Milbank, John. The Future of Love: Essays in Political Theology.

———. The Legend of Death: Two Poetic Sequences.

———. The Religious Dimension in the Thought of Giambattista Vico, 1668–1774: Language, Law and History.

———. Theology and Social Theory: Beyond Secular Reason.

———, and Adrian Pabst. The Politics of Virtue: Post-Liberalism and the Human Future.

OUTLINE:

(01:27) – A metaphysics of creativity and generosity

(06:39) – Roundtable: Maximus, Eriugena, Nicholas of Cusa, or: Schelling, Ravaisson, Solovyov

(08:48) – Phenomenology and/vs. metaphysics

(24:57) – Radical orthodoxy’s origin story

(35:40) – Radical orthodoxy’s relationship to the lived theology of faith communities

(43:22) – Temptations to cross the Tiber?

(50:05) – “Eureka moments” in Prof. Milbank’s theological journey

(58:53) – Ruskin and Christian socialism

(01:04:10) – The contemporary theological scene

(01:14:37) – British and American postliberalism(s)

(01:22:13) – What’s on the horizon for Prof. Milbank

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The Theology Mill

Luminaries / John Milbank / Metaphysics and Radical(ized) Orthodoxy

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Primacy of Incarnation and Trinity

The Roots of Radical Orthodoxy

The Importance of Participation and Mediation

The Boundaries of Orthodoxy

The Discouraging Aspects of Theological Scene

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