“In this elegant and compelling book, Hammer guides readers through a new reading of philosophical history: from Kant forward, he argues, the modern philosophical canon has directed its attention to religion with a twofold gesture of critique and rescue. Through exceptionally illuminating close readings, Hammer helps us to see in this framework a truly insightful and graceful new answer to an important question: What remains to religion after what Nietzsche called the death of God?”

- Peter E. Gordon, Harvard University,

“Hammer offers a revelatory treatment of the theme of secularization in the post-Kantian period. In the narrative Hammer presents, religious impulses are not simply discarded with the onset of secularization but are instead transformed and preserved. Specialists and nonspecialists alike will benefit from engaging with his account.”

- Andrew Huddleston, University of Warwick,