Description
Apocalypse Without God provides a comprehensive historical analysis of apocalyptic thinking and its profound impact on political philosophy and utopian movements. Ben Jones investigates how secular apocalyptic frameworks have evolved from religious traditions, shaping ideological movements across centuries.
The book explores the tension between apocalyptic expectations of radical transformation and the practical challenges of implementing utopian ideals. Jones examines pivotal historical moments where apocalyptic thought influenced political action, while critically analyzing the inherent limitations of utopian hope when divorced from religious foundations.
Published by Cambridge University Press, this work bridges intellectual history, political theory, and religious studies, offering scholars and informed readers a nuanced understanding of how catastrophic narratives continue to motivate—and sometimes constrain—revolutionary politics and social movements in the modern world.
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