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The Varieties of Transcendence: Pragmatism and the Theory of Religion
Hans Joas
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Hardback. The anthology focuses on the major classical pragmatist theories of religion. It is unique in pointing out pragmatist concepts of religious individualization as alternatives to the common secularization discourse and by stressing the compatibility of religious individualism with a positive concept of community. Series: American Philosophy. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 3887 x 5817 x 28. Weight in Grams: 567.
The Varieties of Transcendence traces American pragmatist thought on religion and its relevance for theorizing religion today. The volume establishes pragmatist concepts of religious individualization as powerful alternatives to the more common secularization discourse. In stressing the importance of Josiah Royce’s work, it emphasizes religious individualism’s compatibility with community. At the same time, by covering all of the major classical pragmatist theories of religion, it shows their kinship and common focus on the interrelation between the challenges of contingency and the semiotic significance of transcendence.
The Varieties of Transcendence traces American pragmatist thought on religion and its relevance for theorizing religion today. The volume establishes pragmatist concepts of religious individualization as powerful alternatives to the more common secularization discourse. In stressing the importance of Josiah Royce’s work, it emphasizes religious individualism’s compatibility with community. At the same time, by covering all of the major classical pragmatist theories of religion, it shows their kinship and common focus on the interrelation between the challenges of contingency and the semiotic significance of transcendence.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Series
American Philosophy
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780823267576
SKU
V9780823267576
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About Hans Joas
Hans Joas (Author) Hans Joas is Ernst Troeltsch Professor for the Sociology of Religion at Humboldt University and Professor of Sociology at the University of Chicago. Matthias Jung (Author) Matthias Jung is professor for practical philosophy at Koblenz University. Magnus Schlette (Author) Magnus Schlette is Permanent Fellow at the ... Read more
Reviews for The Varieties of Transcendence: Pragmatism and the Theory of Religion
"While much scholarship has focused on naturalism in American pragmatism, this is the first anthology that offers a comprehensive look at transcendence in that tradition. It is thus an extremely important contribution to scholarship in the field."
-Kenneth Stikkers Southern Illinois University "This volume explores the rich seam of religious meaning running through the classical figures of pragmatism. The ... Read more
-Kenneth Stikkers Southern Illinois University "This volume explores the rich seam of religious meaning running through the classical figures of pragmatism. The ... Read more