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The Theology Mill
Steven DeLay / Kierkegaard and French Phenomenology
Feb 7, 2023
Steven DeLay, a Philosophy PhD and author, discusses Kierkegaard, phenomenology, and the relationship between philosophy, theology, and fiction. They explore the value and dangers of studying philosophy and theology, as well as the distinction between literature and philosophy. The podcast also touches on coffee preferences and top books of 2022, and the guest's personal journey from atheism to Christianity.
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- The relationship between philosophy and fiction can be explored through the imaginative aspect of literature, while philosophy aims to express beliefs and make truth claims.
- Critics argue that phenomenology overlooks interpretation, conceptuality, and history in shaping experience, but phenomenology counters by emphasizing intuition and first-person reflection to understand human existence.
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The Connection Between Philosophy and Fiction
The relationship between philosophy and fiction is often observed, with potential connections found in Husserl's concept of eidetic variation and the imaginative aspect of literature. Philosophy aims to make truth claims and express beliefs, while literature explores the essence of human experience through language and storytelling. Philosophical authors are responsible for their claims, while literary authors often use different voices and characters, creating an impersonality. An important perspective is Roland Barthes' view of the voice in literature, where the meaning of a text is separate from the author and resides with the reader. For Stephen Delay, writing fiction alongside philosophy allows for a creative exploration of the human experience.
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