John D. Caputo

John D. Caputo
Born
John David Caputo

October 26, 1940 (1940-10-26) (age 84)
Alma mater
Era20th-century philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
School
Institutions
Doctoral studentsJames K. A. Smith
Other notable studentsTheodore George
Main interests
Notable ideas
Websitehttps://johndcaputo.com/

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.[1] Caputo is a major figure associated with postmodern Christianity[2] and continental philosophy of religion, as well as the founder of the theological movement known as weak theology.[3] Much of Caputo's work focuses on hermeneutics, phenomenology, deconstruction, and theology.

  1. ^ "John D. Caputo". Westar Institute. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
  2. ^ Camilleri, René (October 18, 2009). "Reinvent the Church". Times of Malta. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  3. ^ "John D.Caputo". College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University. Retrieved 2021-03-17.