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Philosophy and the study of religions : a manifesto / Kevin Schilbrack.

Schilbrack, Kevin, 1964-
2014
210.1 S334p 2014
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Title
Philosophy and the study of religions : a manifesto / Kevin Schilbrack.
Author
Schilbrack, Kevin, 1964-
ISBN
9781444330526 (cloth)
1444330527 (cloth)
9781444330533 (pbk.)
1444330535 (pbk.)
Published
Oxford : Wiley Blackwell, 2014.
Language
English
Description
xx, 226 pages ; 24 cm
Other Standard Identifiers
40023440017
Call Number
210.1 S334p 2014
System Control No.
(OCoLC)820783434
(OCoLC)820783434
Summary
The Future of the Philosophy of Religion advocates a radical transformation of the discipline from its current, narrow focus on questions of God, to a fully global form of critical reflection on religions in all their variety and dimensions. Opens the discipline of philosophy of religion to the religious diversity that characterizes the world today Builds bridges between philosophy of religion and the other interpretative and explanatory approaches in the field of religious studies Provides a manifesto for a global approach to the subject that is a practice-centred rather than a belief-centred activity Gives attention to reflexive critical studies of 'religion' as socially constructed and historically located. -- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-222) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
The full task of philosophy of religion
Are religious practices philosophical?
Must religious people have religious beliefs?
Do religions exist?
What isn't religion?
Are religions out of touch with reality?
The academic study of religions: a map with bridges.
Series
Wiley-Blackwell manifestos.
Available in Other Form
Online version: Schilbrack, Kevin, 1964- Philosophy and the study of religions Hoboken : Wiley, 2014
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