Works
Hart's work exhibits a knowledge of the Western philosophical tradition, from classical antiquity to postmodernity, as well as a knowledge of world literature, art, history, and culture. His own theology and philosophy are deeply informed by the writings of the Church Fathers and are engaged in many of the central themes of classical, modern and Continental philosophy. Rowan Williams, John Milbank, Geoffrey Wainwright, Robert Jenson, Janet Martin Soskice, Reinhard Hütter, and others have praised his work. Many of the large themes of his work in philosophical theology are summarized in his essay "The Offering of Names" (see bibliography below). The fullest exposition of his theological vision, however, is his The Beauty of the Infinite.
In recent years, Hart has also written extensively on evil and suffering. Many of these texts are haunted by an obvious horror at the suffering of children, and at times there are hints of what might be called asceticism, with some reproaches to Gnosticism.
On May 27, 2011, Hart's book, Atheist Delusions, was awarded the Michael Ramsey prize in Theology.
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