Inter-disciplinary Dialogue between Theology and Philosophy: Buber's Contribution to the Conversation

Event Details

Date:

Friday, 27 September 2019 - Friday, 27 September 2019

Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Room:

E319

UQ Location:

Forgan Smith Building (St Lucia)

URL:

https://hpi.uq.edu.au/event/session/4334

Event category(s):

Full Description:: Interdisciplinary dialogue between Religion and Philosophy in academic contexts is often assumed to be both desirable and achievable. However, Buber’s understanding of dialogue and key elements in his theological stance seriously challenge these assumptions. An example considered is the sharp contrast he draws between the ‘God of the Philosophers’ and the ‘God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’; this highlights his characteristic approach. The recent emergence of transdisciplinary approaches to dialogue and possible implications for contemporary interdisciplinary engagement are discussed. Presented by Dr Ray Reddicliffe