Dr. Catherine Pickstock

Biography

Catherine Pickstock has been a Professor of Metaphysics and Poetics at the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge since 2018. Known for co-founding the critical international theological movement, Radical Orthodoxy, she has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and monographs exploring the intersection of philosophy and theology. Her research engages deeply with topics such as the nature of religious language, analogy in liturgy, and the implications of language on reality. Notable works include 'Repetition and Identity' and 'Truth in Aquinas.' Pickstock has taught extensively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising students in philosophical theology and related areas, while also contributing to cross-disciplinary modules. Her scholarly interests include the philosophical implications of the works of Plato and Aquinas, as well as modern critical theory from Kierkegaard to Deleuze. She is actively involved in various research initiatives and conferences, promoting a deeper understanding of metaphysical and theological concepts in contemporary thought. Her contributions have significantly shaped contemporary discussions in philosophical and theological circles.

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