Saitya Brata Das Livres

Exploring the limits of metaphysics, this work delves into the possibility of ethics through six chapters. It begins by examining difference through Hegel's philosophy, followed by Lévinas's perspectives on ethics. Subsequent chapters tackle sovereignty, eternal return, and a novel approach to literature. Concluding with a synthesis, the book significantly contributes to contemporary philosophical discussions, appealing to scholars in the humanities and social sciences, as well as to journalists, intellectuals, and social activists concerned with ethical questions today.

Exploring the concept of redemption through a messianic lens, this work delves into the ethico-political significance of unconditional redemption as articulated by influential philosophers such as Jacques Derrida and Emmanuel Lévinas. It argues that engaging with these ideas is essential for addressing contemporary challenges, positioning messianic thinking as a critical task for our era.

Eschatology is explored as the doctrine of a new, redeemed world and the coming of God, emphasizing the transformative potential of the future rather than a mere extension of the present. This work reexamines eschatology's link to beginnings and engages with contemporary discussions on postsecularism and the resurgence of religion. By addressing the concept of transcendence, it challenges the logic of sovereign power and redefines religion as an affirmation of what transcends, moving beyond its role in legitimizing authority in a consumer-driven society.

Exploring the works of Meister Eckhart, F. W. J. von Schelling, and Soren Kierkegaard, this book presents a political theology that emphasizes an unconditional affirmation of life. It critiques the theological justifications for political hegemony in a neoliberal, consumer-driven society, arguing that true fulfillment lies in transcending sovereign power. By examining the insights of these philosophers, the text reveals a path to experiencing beatitude and infinitude, inviting readers to embrace a radical gift that exists beyond worldly constraints.

Saitya Brata Das rigorously examines the theologico-political works of Schelling, setting his thought against Hegel's and showing how he prepared the way for the post-metaphysical philosophy of Martin Heidegger, Franz Rosenzweig and Jacques Derrida.