Reflections in the Mirror of Religion (Library of Philosophy & Religi)
Ninian Smart
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Description for Reflections in the Mirror of Religion (Library of Philosophy & Religi)
Hardcover. Beginning with investigations into the possibility of a science of religion, this text goes on to consider how a sociology of religious knowledge can be developed, focusing in particular on Asian cultures and traditions. It also analyzes the growth of religious studies as an academic field. Editor(s): Burris, John P. Series: Library of Philosophy and Religion. Num Pages: 256 pages, index. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 30. Weight in Grams: 310. Hardback in good to very good condition. With dustjacket. Some shelf wear. Ex library with usual markings.
The essays selected for this volume represent Professor Ninian Smart's most contemporary reflections on major issues the field of religious studies. Beginning with investigations into the possibility of a science of religion, Professor Smart then goes on to consider how a sociology of religious knowledge can be developed, focusing in particular on Asian cultures and traditions. Finally he analyses the growth of religious studies as an academic field, a field his own work has helped to shape in a definitive way.
The essays selected for this volume represent Professor Ninian Smart's most contemporary reflections on major issues the field of religious studies. Beginning with investigations into the possibility of a science of religion, Professor Smart then goes on to consider how a sociology of religious knowledge can be developed, focusing in particular on Asian cultures and traditions. Finally he analyses the growth of religious studies as an academic field, a field his own work has helped to shape in a definitive way.
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Ex Libris
Yes
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333637791
SKU
KRF0020310
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