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