Experience a groundbreaking exploration of philosophical ideas with *Narrative Ontology*. Authored by Axel Hutter, this *brand new* book delves into the intertwined concepts of freedom, God, and immortality, which have shaped human thought for centuries. As contemporary discussions often overlook these pivotal themes, Hutter rejuvenates their significance, urging a deeper understanding that philosophers must reclaim. Through an innovative lens that incorporates literature, particularly Thomas Mann's *Joseph and His Brothers*, Hutter illustrates how narrative form enhances our grasp of these complex ideas.

*Narrative Ontology* skillfully merges philosophy with rich literary analysis, offering a refreshing perspective that resonates with scholars and students in philosophy, literature, and the humanities alike. Hutter emphasizes that human self-knowledge can profoundly articulate moral and existential questions, leading to a more robust philosophical discourse. This book not only champions the essence of humanism but also invites readers to rethink the role of narration in philosophical inquiry.

Buying this text is essential for those eager to engage with philosophy in a way that is both analytical and deeply human. With 314 meticulously crafted pages, *Narrative Ontology* is more than a book; it's an invitation to ponder the deeper connections within our own lives.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781509543922, Year: 2021, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509543922
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 314


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This book is a critical inquiry into three ideas that have been at the heart of philosophical reflection since time immemorial: freedom, God and immortality. Their inherent connection has disappeared from our thought. We barely pay attention to the latter two ideas, and the notion of freedom is used so loosely today that it has become vacuous. Axel Hutter™s book seeks to remind philosophy of its distinct task: only in understanding itself as human self-knowledge that articulates itself in these three ideas will philosophy do justice to its own concept.


In developing this line of argument, Hutter finds an ally in Thomas Mann, whose novel Joseph and His Brothers has more to say about freedom, God and immortality than most contemporary philosophy does. Through his reading of Mann™s novel, Hutter explores these three ideas in a distinctive way. He brings out the intimate connection between philosophical self-knowledge and narrative form: Mann™s novel gives expression to the depth of human self-understanding and, thus, demands a genuinely philosophical interpretation. In turn, philosophical concepts are freed from abstractness by resonating with the novel™s motifs and its rich language.


Narrative Ontology is both a highly original work of philosophy and a vigorous defence of humanism. It brings together philosophy and literature in a creative way, it will be of great interest to students and scholars in philosophy, literature and the humanities in general.