Hegel's Political Theology

This study attempts to grasp the continuing contemporary relevance of Hegel''s political theology which the author interprets as a uniquely radical critique of every sort of religious authoritarianism. By relating Milan Kundera''s concept of kitsch to Hegel''s thought Dr. Shanks shows that Hegel''s philosophy has important implications and that it is still able to serve as a resource and an inspiration in modern times an age in which kitsch is pervasive and damaging.