Phenomenology and the Frontier
Quiet Powers of the Possible January 13, 2026 Jean-Yves Lacoste
In this interview, Jean-Yves Lacoste disputes the existence of a “theological turn” in contemporary French phenomenology, arguing that the label misrepresents the work of thinkers often associated with it. He offers a sketch of his own phenomenology of liturgy, describing how liturgical experience engages the body, time, and place in ways that challenge standard philosophical assumptions. Lacoste contends that liturgy is not merely a religious practice but a fundamental mode of human existence, opening possibilities for thinking about God and the world. The interview provides insight into his philosophical development and his critical stance toward certain trends in phenomenology.