Agamben's Coming Philosophy

One of the many challenges for readers of Agambens sprawling and heterogeneous body of work is what to make of his increasingly insistent focus on theology. Agambens Coming Philosophy brings together Colby Dickinson, the author of Agamben and Theology, and Adam Kotsko, the translator of several of Agambens more recent theologically-oriented books, to discuss Agambens unique approach to theologyand its profound implications for understanding Agambens philosophical project and the deepest political and ethical problems of our time. The book covers the whole range of Agambens work, from his earliest reflections to his forthcoming magnum opus, The Use of Bodies. Along the way, the authors provide an overview of Agambens project as a whole, as well as incisive reflections on individual works and isolated themes. This volume is essential reading for anyone grappling with Agambens work. The theological starting point leads to a thorough examination of Agambens methodology, his relationship with his primary sources (most notably Walter Benjamin), and his relevance for questions of politics, ethics, and philosophy.