The fracture between theology and oikonomia, being and…
““The fracture between theology and oikonomia, being and action, insofar as it makes the praxis free and 'anarchic', opens in fact, at the same time, the possibility and necessity of its government. In a historical moment that witnesses a radical crisis of classical conceptuality, both ontological and political, the harmony between the transcendent and eternal principle and the immanent order of the cosmos is broken, and the problem of the 'government' of the world and of its legitimization becomes the political problem that is in every sense definitive.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Discusses how the split between theory and practice creates a need for governance, especially during crises of foundational ideas.
In simple terms: Theory‑practice split demands political response.
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of governance in crises.
Themes
politics
philosophy
theology
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- academic debate
- social movements
Key Concepts
government
anarchism
ontology
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of anarchic praxis?
- How can governance stay legitimate?
A Different Perspective
Governance may become oppressive.