John D. Caputo
John David Caputo (born October 26, 1940) is an American philosopher who is the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion Emeritus at Syracuse University and the David R. Cook Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Villanova University. Caputo is a major figure associated with postmodern Christianity and continental philosophy of religion, as well as the founder of the theological movement known as weak theology. Much of Caputo's work focuses on hermeneutics, phenomenology, deconstruction and theology.
John D. Caputo
John David Caputo (born October 26, 1940) is an American philosopher who is the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion Emeritus at Syracuse University and the David R. Cook Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Villanova University. Caputo is a major figure associated with postmodern Christianity and continental philosophy of religion, as well as the founder of the theological movement known as weak theology. Much of Caputo's work focuses on hermeneutics, phenomenology, deconstruction and theology.
Publications
Previous Titles
The Collected Philosophical and Theological Papers
of John D. Caputo
Now Available! Volume 7: Theopoetics (2013-2023)
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Podcast Appearances
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The Deconstructionists
July 6, 2016
"Ep 18 - John D. Caputo - Derrida / Deconstruction / Weak Theology"
Barrel Aged
October 2, 2013
"John Caputo on the journey from Radical Hermeneutics to the Weakness of God [Barrel Aged]"
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Videos
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Religion Today, Let's Get Serious, Dr. John D Caputo Paul's Episcopal Church, Syracuse, NY (5/5 /19)
Sermon Weakness of God, Dr. John D Caputo, St Paul's Episcopal Church, Syracuse, NY (5/5/19)
John D. Caputo Response and Panel Discussion - Inside Story Conference Villanova University, November 9-10, 2018
Westar Institute, Spring Meeting 2019: Interview with Jack Caputo
The Wright Show: Postmodernism and Religion | Robert Wright & John D. Caputo, December 18, 2018
Speaking of Truth: Is There Anything in Between Absolute and Relative, Villanova University, November 20, 2018
Jack Caputo on whether or not the kingdom of God "needs" God (March 9, 2018)
"The Cross and the Lynching Tree and a Postmodern Postscript" (Christian Brothers University, Distinguished Catholic Lectors Series, February 4, 2017)
Interview with the "Galleon Buzz," Christian Brothers University, February 2, 2017
"Theology of the Unconditional," Central Avenue Church, Glendale, CA, August 30, 2016
The Challenge of God - Plenary Address by John D. Caputo, Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage, Loyola University of Chicago, June 29, 2016
Paul Tillich Seminar, "From the Ground of Being to the Event," Union Theological Seminary, May 4, 2016
Conversation with John D. Caputo (Part 1), Institute for Christian Studies, April 20, 2016
Conversation with John D. Caputo (Part 2), Institute for Christian Studies, April 20, 2016
"The Event in Christianity," Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 2015
"Deconstruction and a Religion of the Future," End of Religion Theology Conference, Villanova University, March 2015
"Apocalyptic Nihilism," at Apocalyptic Politics: Framing the Present, Villanova Philosophy Conference, April 13, 2013
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Course Lectures
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