Dale M. Schlitt Livres

A study of the roots and legacy of German Idealist philosophy for trinitarian theology. Dale M. Schlitt presents a study of trinitarian thought as it was understood and debated by the German Idealists broadly—engaging Schelling’s philosophical interpretations of Trinity as well as Hegel’s—and analyzing how these Idealist interpretations influenced later philosophers and theologians. Divided into different sections, one considers nineteenth-century central Europeans Philipp Marheineke, Isaak August Dorner, and Vladimir Sergeyevich Solovyov under the rubric “testimonials.” Another section studies twentieth-century Germans Karl Barth, Karl Rahner, and Wolfhart Pannenberg, who share “family resemblances” with the Idealists, and a third addresses the work of twentieth- and twenty-first century Americans, Robert W. Jenson, Catherine Mowry LaCugna, Joseph A. Bracken, and Schlitt himself, whose work reverberates with what Schlitt terms “transatlantic Idealist echoes.” The book concludes with reflection on the overall German Idealist trinitarian legacy, noting several challenges it offers to those who will pursue creative trinitarian reflection in the future.

Exploring the profound connections between generosity and gratitude, this philosophical work delves into how these virtues shape human relationships and foster a sense of community. It presents a reflective journey that emphasizes the importance of giving and appreciation in our lives, encouraging readers to cultivate these qualities. Through thoughtful insights and meditative prose, the book invites contemplation on the transformative power of generosity and the deep fulfillment found in gratitude.

Experience and Spirit reinterprets Hegel's philosophy of religion by presenting God as a movement of enriching experience rather than just thought. It explores Hegel's original ideas, develops a contemporary understanding of experience, and addresses key theological questions about God, evil, freedom, and mystery, advocating for a philosophy of generosity.

Landmark study of Hegel’s arguments for God as Trinity.

Originally published in 1990 and available now in paperback for the first time, Dale Schlitt’s classic work Divine Subjectivity is a detailed account of Hegel’s religious thought. The first part of Schlitt’s study analyzes the historical importance of transcripts of Hegel’s lectures that emerged in the 1980s, then, Schlitt presents Hegel’s concepts of religion, determinate religion, and consummate religion. The volume concludes with a discussion of Hegel’s takes on the Trinity, Incarnation, and the Kingdom of God. Divine Subjectivity is an ideal resource for students seeking a guide through the so-called Hegelian thicket. “This book is lucid, closely argued, and fulfills a clear need in pointing out the wider relevance of Hegel’s religious thought.”—John Walker, Bulletin of the Hegel Society of Great Britain