Reviews for Christian empiricism

The average rating for Christian empiricism based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-09-12 00:00:00 Sheree Abernathy One of the few works that achieves a balance between complexity, erudition, and good judgement. So many works that do justice to the complexity and subtlety of a subject like this are shrouded in redundant jargon and contrived, convoluted syntax. By contrast this is both deep and readable. Similarly, the mystical obscurity that so many thinkers seem to enjoy wallowing in permits them frankly unjustified exaggerations; Crockett consistently avoids such leaps of judgement- displaying a kind of common sense which is arguably pretty rare among those with a gift for abstract thought. These features, as well as the importance of the subject matter, make this a fascinating work, but just as valuable, to me, is his broadside against the Neo-Medievalism of Radical Orthodoxy in defence of a Neo-Kantian alternative. Great stuff.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-02-19 00:00:00 Rita Blair This book is amazing. Crockett's grasp & depth of field regarding 19th & 20th century continental philosophy, linguistics, aesthetics, phenomenology, ontolgy, hermeneutics & theology makes for exciting and deeply moving reading. I got so much out of my first reading & I'm rereading it again. He is not shy about conftonting deeply unsettling conclusions BUT that is precisely why I like this book so much. His critical rereading of Kant through post-modern deconstructivist masters is inspired. If you've never dealt in philosophy or deep theology this is a very good trailblazer for you. Enjoy.