A New Book Discussion: Neoliberalism’s Demons

A New Book Discussion: Neoliberalism’s Demons: On the Political Theology of Late Capital

The book is by theologian Adam Kotsko and is published by Stanford University Press (2018). It is available in both new and used (as well as Kindle) editions at many different prices.  If you want to pay less, check it out on abebooks.com.

Kotsko argues that neoliberalism is a theology. I consider it an ideology, so I am curious about Kotsko’s reasons for calling it a theology. I see it’s religious nature, but, to me, “theology” is about God. I suspect Kotsko will argue that neoliberalism places “the market” at the top of the “great chain of being” in terms of (Paul Tillich’s) “ultimate concern.” We’ll see. I haven’t read it yet, which is unusual (for books I discuss here), but I am looking forward to it.

If you are interested in neoliberalism and why a Christian theologian considers it a theology, order or download it now. I will begin the discussion of the first chapter (or Introduction) in about two weeks—to give everyone time to order it. (If you order a used copy from abebooks.com, it may take up to ten days to receive it.)

I strongly suggest that before you read the book you watch this Youtube video: Neoliberalism, Social Darwinism, and Biopolitical Modernity. It will at least whet your appetite. Kotsko is mentioned in it.

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