Truth and Belief: Interpretation and Critique of the Analytical Theory of Religion
Heimo E. M. Hofmeister
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hardcover. Series: Studies in Philosophy and Religion. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
The task of the following considerations is the elucidation of the relationship of religion to thought. Every philosophical investigation with this task proceeds under the expectation that it will take into account religious self-understanding. Herein lies the special difficulty of a philosophical theory of religion. On the one hand, the philosopher of religion may not assume this self-understanding in order to avoid offering a religious theory (a theology) instead of the philosophical theory expected from him. On the other hand, he cannot by-pass religious self-understanding because this is the key to insight into the uniqueness of religious discourse. Without knowledge ... Read more
The task of the following considerations is the elucidation of the relationship of religion to thought. Every philosophical investigation with this task proceeds under the expectation that it will take into account religious self-understanding. Herein lies the special difficulty of a philosophical theory of religion. On the one hand, the philosopher of religion may not assume this self-understanding in order to avoid offering a religious theory (a theology) instead of the philosophical theory expected from him. On the other hand, he cannot by-pass religious self-understanding because this is the key to insight into the uniqueness of religious discourse. Without knowledge ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
249
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Philosophy and Religion
Number of Pages
249
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792309765
SKU
V9780792309765
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