With humor and verve, Terry Eagleton surveys the attempts of various Western schools of thought to diminish the role of God. He argues that philosophical history offers no sufficient replacements for the divine. Culture and the Death of God can be fruitful for both those seasoned in the history of Western philosophy as well as newcomers interested in learning more. Eagleton ends with a biting bang, challenging us to reconsider prevailing assumptions of postmodern liberal hedonist lifestyles.