I am neither a philosopher nor a sociologist nor a student, just looking for an explanation of modernity. I knew nothing of Marcel Gauchet, before putting your hands on this book whose subtitle, "a political history of religion", attracted me and corresponds entirely to the topic. It dates from 1985. "Confessions of a Cardinal" (Olivier Le Gendre - 2007) the bishop as having been a topic of discussion (of concern?) Between John Paul II and his family cardinals. In short, the analysis of Marcel Gauchet struck me as very relevant. The only problem is that his style is heavy to the point of making it often Abscon! Many of his later works are fortunately much more readable.
