The myth of progress
In the New York Times Stanley Fish reviews Reason, Faith and Revolution: Reflections on the God Debate by British cultural critic Terry Eagleton. In the battle of the gods, old and new, it has become fashionable to regard religion as a throw back and reactionary impulse that stands in the way of progress. Eagleton challenges the “superstition” of progress which in the end can not answer some of the most profound questions regarding the human experience. On the other hand, Eagleton sees the problems associated with the instituionalization of faith. Fish’s review is tantalizing enough for me to want to read this one. One more book for the stack.
I also heard good reports about Eagleton’s latest work. I need to get a copy.