I suppose it's arguably closer to categorize him being a theologian and therefore not eligible as a public intellectual, but I think Carl Trueman would qualify.
I suppose it's arguably closer to categorize him being a theologian and therefore not eligible as a public intellectual, but I think Carl Trueman would qualify.
Adam, I think Aaron specifically included theologians and pastors in the question -- Reinhold Neibuhr was both -- but as with academics like Peter Berger, the question is whether they were engaged beyond the church and academy, in public conversation, affecting our cultural and political life as a result. So the question about Trueman isn't what field of study he's in, but where has he chosen to speak and engage the wider world.
That's true. I think I just sort of glossed over that part since it seemed as though Aaron was looking for more of a lay Christian public intellectual rather than specifically looking for priests, pastors or theologians; even though they could and have qualified as public intellectuals.
Regardless, I think Trueman is still a good potential addition to the list of Protestant public intellectuals. You could probably argue for it either way as to include him or not though.
I suppose it's arguably closer to categorize him being a theologian and therefore not eligible as a public intellectual, but I think Carl Trueman would qualify.
I would also second Alan Jacobs.
Adam, I think Aaron specifically included theologians and pastors in the question -- Reinhold Neibuhr was both -- but as with academics like Peter Berger, the question is whether they were engaged beyond the church and academy, in public conversation, affecting our cultural and political life as a result. So the question about Trueman isn't what field of study he's in, but where has he chosen to speak and engage the wider world.
That's true. I think I just sort of glossed over that part since it seemed as though Aaron was looking for more of a lay Christian public intellectual rather than specifically looking for priests, pastors or theologians; even though they could and have qualified as public intellectuals.
Regardless, I think Trueman is still a good potential addition to the list of Protestant public intellectuals. You could probably argue for it either way as to include him or not though.