Philosophy of religion Books
Oneworld Publications The Case for Religion
Book SynopsisLong before the release of The God Delusion, Keith Ward was defending religious belief on all sides from its detractors. In the new paperback edition of this influential bestseller, Keith Ward examines the arguments put forward by a host of scientists, sociologists, and psychologists, who claim that religion is nothing more than a host of naïve superstitions and delusions. Exploring the work of thinkers from Sigmund Freud to Emile Durkheim, Ward offers an alternative view, demonstrating religion’s key contribution to the human condition and its crucial relevance to the world today.Trade Review"a lively and interesting survey" * Reviews in Religion and Theology *"This book contains all the familiar War characteristics of clarity, verve and humour." * Church Times *"A lively and interesting survey" * Reviews in Religion and Theology *"The book offers a simple introduction to its main features and provides a useful basic background as well as an invaluable resource for visual material, with clear photo-copiable line drawings of important features of a world faith, together with explanatory text." * Christian Marketplace *"He writes so well that this rather difficult subject becomes completely gripping." * The Good Book Guide *"Professor Ward will convince most reasonable readers that human nature would be poorer if the religious impulse were denied. He puts into more intelligent words than most of us could muster what it is which would be lost if we all became material atheists." * The Spectator *"Ideal for serious students of religion." * Publishers Weekly *" This insightful book is a valuable contribution to current questions regarding the role of religion in this new millenium." * Dialogue and Alliance *" Ward lays out the case for religion with scrupulous argument and without designs." * Interreligious Insight *"Professor Ward will convince most reasonable readers that human nature would be poorer if the religious impulse were denied. He puts into more intelligent words than most of us could muster what it is which would be lost if we all became material atheists." * The Spectator *"Ideal for serious students of religion." * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsContents include: 1. Religion and the Transcendent 2. Sick Men's Dreams? 3. The Sigh of the Oppressed 4. Voices from the Unconscious 5. Rhythms of the Spirit 6. Children of Abraham 7. The Way to Enlightenment 8. The Second Revolution 9. The Dreams of Reason 10. Matters of Morality 11. Many Paths, One Goal? 12. Indras's Net
£12.34
Oneworld Publications Philosophy of Religion: A Beginner's Guide
Book SynopsisA much-needed introductory level book on this widely studied subject. Isaac Asimov said that "whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse." Such quandaries are the bread and butter of philosophy of religion. Questioning why evil exists, whether God could create a stone he couldn’t lift, and if the wonder of life suggests a Creator, this fascinating branch of philosophy is concerned with arguments for and against religion, and what form an immortal god (or gods) would take if in existence. Assuming no prior knowledge of philosophy from the reader, Taliaferro provides a clear exploration of the discipline, introducing a wide range of philosophers and covering the topics of morality and religion, evil, the afterlife, prayer, and miracles. Also containing sections dedicated to Hinduism, Buddhism and the Eastern religions, this helpful primer is perfect for students or the general reader.
£9.49
Quercus Publishing Dangerous Illusions: How Religion Deprives Us Of
Book SynopsisBased on 10 years of dedicated research, Dangerous Illusions is a battle cry for the human race to throw off religion in favour of logic and reason. In this committed and passionate book, author Vitaly Malkin - a philanthropist, business man and investor - argues for a radical shift in humanity's thinking about religion; that reason and religion cannot co-exist, and that mankind will only be truly happy if we are able to shake off the illusions of religion in order to live a life more rooted in the present. Dangerous Illusions sets out to explore the irrational demands that religion makes of man and asks the reader to question what benefit these acts offer human beings in this life. Malkin scrutinises topics such as suffering and evil, pleasure and asceticism, sex and celibacy, and circumcision and excision, through the lens of the three major world monotheistic religions - Christianity, Islam and Judaism. In doing so, the book fearlessly refutes our most careless beliefs, encouraging us to be more aware of the dangers religions pose to our society and, even to change our intellectual practices altogether.
£23.75
Illuminate Publishing WJEC/Eduqas Religious Studies for A Level Year 1
Book SynopsisWritten by Gregory A. Barker and Richard Gray, this innovative Revision Guide provides students with an effective way to recall and revise the comprehensive content of their Religious Studies AS course. / It reinforces the knowledge and skills provided by the officially endorsed and popular Student Book, and takes students to the next level in preparation for their exams. / Successful revision through an innovative and proven 'Trigger' approach / Essential AO1 information is provided in easy to understand bullet points, and key AO2 issues are clearly and fully explained / Students will develop the skills required to manage the essential information from the course, and transfer everything they have learned into the exam / Revision activities help students unpack their knowledge and prepare for the exam / Sample answers for AO1 and AO2 exam-style questions, with expert insight and advice on creating an effective answer / Synoptic Links show how other areas of the specification can enhance or support answers.
£16.72
Illuminate Publishing WJEC/Eduqas Religious Studies for A Level Year 2
Book SynopsisWritten by Gregory A. Barker and Peter Cole, this innovative Revision Guide provides students with an effective way to recall and revise the comprehensive content of their Religious Studies A2 course. / It reinforces the knowledge and skills provided by the officially endorsed and popular Student Book, and takes students to the next level in preparation for their exams. / Successful revision through an innovative and proven 'Trigger' approach / Essential AO1 information is provided in easy to understand bullet points, and key AO2 issues are clearly and fully explained / Students will develop the skills required to manage the essential information from the course, and transfer everything they have learned into the exam / Revision activities help students unpack their knowledge and prepare for the exam / Sample answers for AO1 and AO2 exam-style questions, with expert insight and advice on creating an effective answer / Synoptic Links show how other areas of the specification can enhance or support answers.
£999.99
De Gruyter Immanuel Kant: Die Religion innerhalb der Grenzen
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£21.38
JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck) Antitheologie: Theologische Spuren bei Martin
Book SynopsisEike Christian Herzig geht der Frage nach, welchen Einfluss die Philosophie Martin Heideggers auf das Theologieverständnis von Heinrich Ott und Eberhard Jüngel zu Beginn der 1960er Jahre hatte. Ihre theologische Auseinandersetzung über die Bedeutung der Seinsphilosophie Heideggers zeugt von einem Ringen um ein theologisches Selbstverständnis zwischen existenzieller Orientierung und christlichem Glauben. Dazu wird Heideggers Werk unter bestimmten Aspekten untersucht: Seine Überlegungen zur Philosophie Friedrich Nietzsches, zur Dichtung Hölderlins und zu frühgriechischen Denkern loten das kritische Verhältnis zur Theologie in einer Weise aus, die als "antitheologisch" bezeichnet werden kann. Welche Spannungen und Erkenntnisse ein konstruktiver Umgang mit dieser Philosophie für die Theologie bereithält, belegen die Interpretationen Otts und Jüngels, die in dieser Arbeit eingehend analysiert werden.
£65.25
JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck) Schellings Philosophie der Potenz 1798-1854
Book SynopsisEs gibt wenige Begriffe in Schellings Philosophie, die über die Jahrzehnte ihrer Entwicklung hinweg derart kontinuierlich gebraucht wurden und eine derart zentrale Stellung erworben haben, wie Schellings Konzept von 'Potenz' - und keinen, der dabei in der Forschung so unklar geblieben wäre, wie dieser. Der Grund hierfür liegt darin, dass es bei Schelling nicht eine Bedeutung von 'Potenz' gibt, sondern dass er eine Vielzahl von begrifflichen Modellen damit verbindet und diese zudem untereinander je neu kombiniert. Stefan Gerlach unternimmt es, Schellings Philosophie der Potenz für alle Werkphasen von der Naturphilosophie bis ins Spätwerk zu untersuchen. Er zeigt, welche unterschiedlichen Bedeutungen Schelling mit dem Begriffsfeld Potenz/Potenzen/Potenzieren verbindet, und worin ihre jeweilige systematische Funktion innerhalb seiner zentralen Schriften liegt.
£85.50
Mohr Siebeck Das Gebot und das Gute
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£106.38
JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck) Gastlichkeit und Gemeinschaft: Christliche
Book SynopsisArne-Florian Bachmann untersucht in der vorliegenden Studie die Gastlichkeit als Leitmetapher des christlichen Glaubens und als Orientierungshilfe für eine christliche Lebens- und Sozialform in der Spätmoderne. Ausgehend von einer biblisch-theologischen Motivgeschichte der Gastlichkeit überprüft er einschlägige Theologien und setzt sie in Bezug zu aktuellen Herausforderungen im Bereich der religiösen Gemeinschaftsbildung. Diese werden ins Gespräch gebracht mit zentralen Stimmen kontinentaler Sozialphilosophie mit einem Schwerpunkt auf Phänomenologie und Dekonstruktion. Zuletzt wird ein eigener Beitrag zu einer theologischen Gemeinschaftstheorie entwickelt, die sich von der Gastlichkeit her versteht, sich aus kreuzestheologischen Motiven speist und zu einer außerordentlichen Gemeinschaft inmitten der Konflikte der sozialen Welt einlädt.
£100.05
JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck) Außer sich sein: Hoffnung und ein neues Format
Book SynopsisEinerseits gehört die Hoffnung zu den zentralen Themen menschlicher Existenz - diesseits und jenseits des Glaubens. Andererseits hält sich das (religions)philosophische, mehr noch das theologische Interesse an der Hoffnung in sehr engen Grenzen. Dafür gibt es Gründe, aber keine guten. Hartmut von Sass versucht nicht nur, jenes Missverhältnis zwischen Relevanz und Marginalisierung der Hoffnung abzutragen, sondern auf dem Weg dorthin zugleich eine neue Architektur der Hoffnung vorzuschlagen. Im vorliegenden Buch verfolgt er in fünf ähnlich aufgebauten Teilen einen konsistenten Gang der Argumentation. Im ersten Teil wird der dogmatische Rahmen abgesteckt, in welchen das Lehrstück der Hoffnung eingefügt wird. Dabei schlägt Hartmut von Sass vor, Theologie als Praxeologie des Glaubens zu verstehen. Im zweiten Teil stellt er die Differenz im Begriff der Hoffnung vor. Entsprechend ist die überaus umstrittene Unterscheidung zwischen einem materialen und modalen Begriff der Hoffnung gegen wichtige Einwände zu verteidigen. Dabei vertritt der Autor die Auffassung, dass dem Modus die Priorität gegenüber der Materialität der Hoffnung zukommt. Der modale Begriff (hoffnungsvoll leben) wird im dritten Teil im Blick auf die Zeiterfahrung, Identität und Statusfragen untersucht, der materiale Begriff (hoffen, dass x) im vierten Teil anhand seiner logischen Eigenschaften genauer entfaltet. Nach der Analyse folgt die Synthese: Im fünften Teil wird die Differenzierung zwischen Modus und Material 'aufgehoben', um zu zeigen, wie beide Begriffe miteinander interagieren. Dies führt zu Überlegungen zum Verhältnis von Hoffen und Handeln sowie zu einem Glauben, der sich auf die heutige Welt wirklich einlässt. In einem Epilog konkretisiert Hartmut von Sass anhand von drei zeitgenössischen Thematiken - Klima, Inklusion, Frieden -, was das für uns und unser Engagement bedeuten kann.
£61.45
Mohr Siebeck Grundlegung evangelischer Medienethik im
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£70.97
Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Ethik
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£45.90
Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Die Krise Der Offentlichen Vernunft: Uber
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£23.75
Evangelische Verlagsansta Dorothee Solle Auf Der Spur
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£19.80
Aschendorff Verlag Welt - Geist - Gott: Erkundungen Zu Panpsychismus
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£32.40
Herder Verlag GmbH Vernunftreligion statt Kirchenglaube
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£21.60
Brill Schoningh Gott Ohne Sein
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£50.40
Brill U Schoningh Zeiten Wenden?!: Konstellationen Von Gottesreden
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£96.75
Brill I Schoeningh Taking Seriously Not Taking Sides
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£88.50
Brill I Schoeningh Das Bose in Gott
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£122.55
Vandenhoeck and Ruprecht Der Gute Tod?: Geschichte Der Euthanasie Und
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£25.64
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Theodizee: Eine theologische Herausforderung
Book SynopsisText in German. How can God allow evil in the world? This question of theodicy (God's justification in the face of suffering and evil in the world) marks the intersection of theology and philosophy. To put it in terms of everyday life: How can God (if he exists) allow wars to wipe out entire ethnic groups, that thousands of people fall victim to natural disasters, so that evil is apparently more powerful than good? This book is not about a belated justification of God in the face of the victims of history, but about the question: How must and can one speak of God at all in view of the history of suffering of mankind and of creation as a whole? "Theistic" premises such as omnipotence and omnipotence are called into question. Instead, a new approach to this problem is attempted using biblical and theological case studies (Abraham, Hiob, D. Bonhoeffer, H. Jonas, J. B. Metz). At the end of the book, the old question of evil is therefore explicitly taken up again. This second edition has been supplemented to better prepare the author's proposal for overcoming the problem of theodicy.
£30.59
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Kompetent evangelisch 7: Evangelischer
Book Synopsisn terms of concept and layout, the teaching work follows the volume Competent Evangelical 5 from 2017 and 6 from 2018. An important core concern of the volume is to guide the pupils to learn independently with competent support from the teacher. There is increasing emphasis on knowledge of the most important operators and on the independent acquisition and transfer of knowledge. The five learning areas of the curriculum correspond to five interlinked chapters that can be combined in different ways; they are supplemented by a concluding method chapter, which allows you to independently look up and deepen the methodological knowledge you have acquired. 7.1 Faith becomes visible: We understand the central role of the Holy Spirit and learn how and where he works faith. Faith becomes visible to us and others in church construction from different eras and in different elements of worship. 7.2 Church begins: We learn how Pentecost marks the birth of the Church and how the first Christians lived their faith. With Paul we get to know one of the founders of Christianity and discover how the persecution of the first Christians came to an end with Emperor Constantine. 7.3 Muslims in our area: We learn the basics about Islam, the prophet and the five pillars and see how the everyday life of Muslims is determined by their religion. In comparison with Christianity, we discover similarities and differences - and how we deal well with different conflict issues. 7.4 Mirror, mirror on the wall: We think about how wishes are influenced by the media and role models, and discover the Christian faith and biblical visions as an important source of impulses for a life-friendly handling of our desires. We recognize that longings can lead to addiction and dependency on the one hand, but on the other hand can also motivate people to realize their visions of a better world. 7.5 Supporting each other: We perceive the need for help in our environment and think about the possibilities and limits of our help. We recognize the great importance of charity from biblical stories and can demonstrate its implementation in the helping actions of the Church in the past and today. 6. Methods: Operators / Digital presentation / Feedback / Group puzzle / Radio play / Pro and contra debate / Presentation / Thesis rally / Word collage / Selected methods from class 6. All chapters also refer to methods that were learned in the sixth year of school to activate spiral and networked learning at appropriate points. The lexicon, which also rounds off this volume, lists many new terms, but also already contains explanations in volume 5, insofar as it also plays a role in the texts of the 6th school year. Possible presentation topics, which are distributed over the chapters, are listed in a directory for better preselection.
£999.99
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Auf der Suche nach religiöser Identität:
Book SynopsisAuf der Suche nach religiöser Identität. Der Übergang von der Sek I in die Sek II bringt für Schülerinnen und Schüler sowie Lehrkräfte Veränderungen mit sich. Insbesondere der Einführungsphase der Oberstufe kommt dabei eine grundlegende Bedeutung zu. Sie soll eine vertiefte Allgemeinbildung, allgemeine Studierfähigkeit und wissenschaftspropädeutische Bildung eröffnen. Johannes Kubik bietet Ihnen in sechs miteinander vernetzten Bausteinen eine umfassende Möglichkeit, mit den Lernenden über die eigenen Horizonte des Weltverstehens nachzudenken und wissenschaftliche Distanz und Reflexion in Bezug auf religiöse Kontexte zu erproben. Klassische Themen werden neu akzentuiert und neue aktuelle Themen unserer Zeit für den Religionsunterricht erschlossen. Dabei werden sowohl die Lebenswelt der Schülerinnen und Schüler, die gesellschaftlichen Bedingungen wie auch Erkenntnisse von Nachbarwissenschaften wie Jura, Psychologie oder Humanwissenschaften einbezogen. Somit leistet dieses Werk einen wertvollen Beitrag für die Entwicklung der eigenen (religiösen) Identität der Jugendlichen.
£17.09
Brill Fink Zurück Zu Luther
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£33.15
Matthias Grunewald Verlag Das Ende Der Neuzeit / Die Macht
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£25.65
Matthias Grunewald Verlag Freiheit - Gnade - Schicksal: Drei Kapitel Zur
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£28.00
Matthias-Grünewald-Verlag Wurde Mir Gott Fehlen
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£11.62
Matthias Grunewald Verlag Stationen Und Ruckblicke / Berichte Uber Mein
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£34.20
Matthias Grunewald Verlag Theologische Briefe an Einen Freund: Einsichten
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£15.20
Matthias-Grünewald-Verlag Der Anfang Aller Dinge Weisheit Der Psalmen
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£28.80
Tectum Verlag Erziehung Im Namen Gottes: Wie Eltern Kindern
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Daimon The Egyptian Book of Gates: Translated Into
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£108.75
Brill Projections of Spanish Jesuit Scholasticism on
Book SynopsisSpanish Jesuits such as Francisco Suárez (1548–1617), José de Acosta (1540–1600), Pedro de Ribadeneira (1526-1611) and Juan de Mariana (1536-1624) had a powerful impact on English thinkers of the magnitude of John Locke (1632–1704), Francis Bacon (1561-1626), Robert Persons (1546-1610), Algernon Sidney (1623-1683), and, later, William Robertson (1721–1793), Thomas de Quincey (1785–1859) and Hilaire Belloc (1870–1953). An influence that was sometimes hidden and always controversial. This work highlights the importance of this influence regarding thought on politics, law and natural rights. A constitutionalist understanding of political power, the recognition and promotion of innate rights and the necessary subjection of rulers to the law, all form part of the important legacy of these scholastic doctors for European intellectual heritage. Contributors to this volume: Rafael Alé Ruiz, Francisco T. Baciero Ruiz, Francisco Castilla Urbano, José Luis Cendejas Bueno, Alfonso Díaz Vera, Francisco Javier Gómez Díez, Cecilia Font de Villanueva, León M. Gómez Rivas, Fermín del Pino Díaz, Leopoldo J. Prieto López, Daniel Schwartz, Lorena Velasco Guerrero, and María Idoya Zorroza Huarte.Table of ContentsContents List of Figures Introduction: Projections of Spanish Jesuit Scholasticism on British Thought: New Horizons in Politics, Law, and Rights Leopoldo José Prieto López and José Luis Cendejas Bueno 1 Francisco Suárez and the Whig Political Tradition: The Case of Algernon Sidney Leopoldo José Prieto López 2 Subjective Rights, Political Community, and Property in Francisco Suárez’s and John Locke’s Theories of the State of Nature José Luis Cendejas Bueno 3 Traces of the Jesuit José de Acosta in the Scottish Enlightenment Thinker William Robertson Fermín del Pino-Díaz 4 Natural History: From José de Acosta’s Model to Francis Bacon’s Proposals Francisco Castilla Urbano 5 Understanding Thomas De Quincey’s Kantian Defense of Casuistry Daniel Schwartz 6 Francisco Suárez and John Locke: Notes on the Diffusion of Suarezian Thought in Seventeenth-Century England Francisco T. Baciero Ruiz 7 Tyranny and the Usurpation of Spiritual Power: Pedro de Ribadeneyra, Francisco Suárez, and Robert Persons Francisco Javier Gómez Díez 8 Francisco Suárez and the “Distributist Movement”: From Jesuit Political Philosophy to Post-Scholastic Economics Alfonso Díaz Vera 9 Ethics, Money, and Finance in the Late Scholastics: Francisco Suárez on Taxation León M. Gómez Rivas 10 The Binding Nature of Civil Norms on Foreigners in the Treatise De legibus ac Deo legislatore by Francisco Suárez Lorena Velasco Guerrero 11 Monetary Alterations in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries in Castile and England: Juan de Mariana and John Locke Cecilia Font de Villanueva 12 On John Locke, Francisco Suárez, and a Revision of Property in the Enterprise Model Rafael Alé-Ruiz and Mª. Idoya Zorroza Conclusion Leopoldo José Prieto López and José Luis Cendejas Bueno Bibliography Index
£133.60
Alpha Edition A Treatise on Relics
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£15.02
Columbia University Press Relativism
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA valuable resource for researchers working on the topic of relativism... Highly recommended. ChoiceTable of ContentsForeword by Alan Ryan Preface Introduction, by Michael Krausz Part I. Orienting Relativism 1. Mapping Relativisms, by Michael Krausz 2. A Brief History of Relativism, by Maria Baghramian Part II. Relativism, Truth, and Knowledge 3. Subjective, Objective, and Conceptual Relativisms, by Maurice Mandelbaum 4. "Just the Facts, Ma'am!", by Nelson Goodman 5. Relativism in Philosophy of Science, by Nancy Cartwright 6. The Truth About Relativism, by Joseph Margolis 7. Making Sense of Relative Truth, by John MacFarlane 8. On the Very Idea of a Conceptual Scheme, by Donald Davidson 9. Truth and Convention: On Davidson's Refutation of Conceptual Relativism, by Hilary Putnam 10. Conceptual Schemes, by Simon Blackburn 11. Relativizing the Facts, by Paul A. Boghossian 12. Targets of Anti-Relativist Arguments, by Harvey Siegel 13. Realism and Relativism, by Akeel Bilgrami Part III. Moral Relativism, Objectivity, and Reasons 14. Moral Relativism Defended, by Gilbert Harman 15. The Truth in Relativism, by Bernard Williams 16. Pluralism and Ambivalence, by David B. Wong 17. The Relativity of Fact and the Objectivity of Value, by Catherine Z. Elgin 18. Senses of Moral Relativity, by David Wiggins 19. Ethical Relativism and the Problem of Incoherence, by David Lyons 20. Understanding Alien Morals, by Gopal Sreenivasan 21. Value: Realism and Objectivity, by Thomas Nagel 22. Intuitionism, Realism, Relativism, and Rhubarb, by Crispin Wright 23. Moral Relativism and Moral Realism, by Russ Schafer-Landau Part IV. Relativism, Culture, and Understanding 24. Anti Anti-Relativism, by Clifford Geertz 25. Solidarity or Objectivity?, by Richard Rorty 26. Relativism, Power, and Philosophy, by Alasdair MacIntyre 27. Internal Criticism and Indian Rationalist Traditions, by Martha C. Nussbaum and Amartya Sen 28. Phenomenological Rationality and the Overcoming of Relativism, by Jitendra N. Mohanty 29. Understanding and Ethnocentricity, by Charles Taylor 30. Relativism and Cross-Cultural Understanding, by Kwame Anthony Appiah 31. Relativism, Persons, and Practices, by Amelie Oksenberg Rorty 32. One What? Relativism and Poststructuralism, by David Couzens Hoy 33. Must a Feminist Be a Relativist After All?, by Lorraine Code List of Contributors Index
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Floris Books The Ascent of Man
Book SynopsisA wide-ranging survey of the major ancient civilizations, religions and thinkers of the world, drawing out their key qualities and tracing the journey of humankind towards the twentieth century.Trade Review'It's great to see Floris reprinting these Anthroposophical classics The Ascent of Man reminds us, among other things, that if we are not aware of our history, we are probably doomed to repeat it. Eleanor Merry traces the thread of light though many ages, civilisations, myth cycles and god-forms, and we meet many old friends within these pages.'-- Inner Light Magazine, Summer 2008'A classic work which gives a cross-cultural overview of the spiritual evolution of humanity, covering all the major civilisations down to our own time [Merry] suggests that a spiritual awakening is now taking place, which will lead to a deeper understanding and heightened sense of responsibility.'-- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review'Eleanor Merry's book is a page-turner, a compendium and a source of nuggets of wisdom, which provides a wonderfully coherent view of the development of humankind ... I found passage after passage had led me into other streams in my thoughts, and had enlightened my understanding The Ascent of Man is a Classic of Anthroposophy. I also recommend the book to anyone with an interest in Christology, or who regards themselves as Christian. To read the book would benefit them greatly in understanding and in knowledge.'-- Gillies Dalzell-Payne, Perspectives, March-May 2009
£18.00
Steiner Books Man and World in the Light of Anthroposophy
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BenBella Books God Without Religion: Questioning Centuries of
Book SynopsisSince Sankara Saranam's groundbreaking book God Without Religion was released 10 years ago, thousands have been enlightened by his teachings and revelations. Now, in this special 10-year anniversary edition, Sankara returns with new insights and a renewed message of spiritual guidance and inspiration. Disillusioned with organized religion, millions of people turn to secular humanism, neo-atheism, New Age thinking, Eastern religious practices, and mysticism while others retreat from spirituality altogether. A more satisfying and transformative option is to embark on a quest to discover what is real to you. Using time-tested tools of investigation into your own sense of self, you can examine your present beliefs, explore the nature of reality, and ultimately expand your identity and awareness. God Without Religion introduces this age-old approach to self-inquiry for today's readers. Step by step, it offers a bridge between organized religion and self-realization for anyone questioning traditional dogma or its legacy of divisiveness. It also assists in overcoming limitations and notions of exclusivity promoted by modern-day movements. Included are 17 universal techniques for developing a personal understanding of the underlying substance of existence and broadening your view of yourself, others, and all of life. This updated edition includes new details about Sankara's personal experiences with each technique. These highly relatable new passages will help you connect with each concept in a personal way, so that you can discover--or rediscover--your own spiritual path to clarity.Trade Review"God Without Religion asks some difficult questions and advocates a more intelligent and thoughtful approach to the spiritual life... Read it slowly, in sections, and become a positive influence toward religious understanding in the world." --Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul and Dark Nights of the Soul "This fine, fierce, wise, and deeply helpful book challenges everyone to find a direct relationship with the divine beyond the confines of the past, and offers rich advice and a bevy of powerful practices that can sustain such a relationship and continue to expand it." --Andrew Harvey, author of The Direct Path and Sun at Midnight "In this day when religions seem to be caught in stages of mindnumbing dogma, justification of violence, and meaningless ritual that do no more than sanctify greed and secular superiority, Sankara Saranam's book offers hope and relief. You don't have to be Jewish, Christian, or Muslim to see the real message here--God is part of us all and Western religions may be getting in the way of that realization if they continue on their present paths." --Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D., theoretical physicist, author of The Yoga of Time Travel, and a National Book Award winner "This book's bold message is vital. It is a path straight up the mountain that avoids the swamps of religious dithering, divisiveness, and destructiveness. It is a way out of darkness. It affirms the unity of all humans not only with one another, but with all of life and the Absolute. If we are to survive on the earth, heeding this message is not merely optional but required." --Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Beyond the Body and Reinventing Medicine "This is a courageous, stand-out book for readers ready to part the veil of illusion and see the truth that every religious tradition must periodically and systematically reexamine itself and account for its teachings." --Meredith Jordan, author of Embracing the Mystery "Written with clarity and elegance, [God Without Religion] explores the mysteries of faith and spiritual commitment with sensitivity and wisdom." --Ahrar Ahmad, PH.D., professor of political science, Black Hills State University "Sankara Saranam has created one of the most extraordinary books of our time ... presenting us with a historical perspective on the political underbelly of our organized religions, then drawing science and spirituality together to offer us a new profile of divinity--one that casts light on the relationship between human existence and the cosmos, one that extends salvation to us all." --Hank Wesselman, PH.D., anthropologist and author of The Spiritwalker Trilogy and The Journey to the Sacred Garden "God Without Religion is a rare book, combining spiritual insight and practice with social criticism and an appreciation of the many contradictions of modern life. I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking to maintain intellectual integrity while simultaneously retaining reverence for the unity of all things." --Jeffery Mishlove, PH.D., President, Intuition Network; author of The PK Man; and former host of Thinking Allowed, a national public television series "Unlike other books that tear religion down without offering anything in its place, God Without Religion sets out helpful alternative approaches to personal spirituality. This is an inspiring, positive, wonderful book that emphasizes the truth that we are spiritual beings making a human journey. Reading it will greatly enhance your personal relationship with the creator-energy." --Joseph Dispenzam, author of The Way of the Traveler and Live Better Longer "God Without Religion opens a door to spiritual practice that organized religions have closed for centuries. Sankara Saranam has written a spiritual masterpiece. I highly recommend it to all spiritual seekers." --Rev. Dr. Michael Ellner, President, HEAL (Health Education AIDS Liaison-NYC), coauthor of Quantum Focus, and winner of the IMDHA Pen and Quill Award
£10.99
JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck) Bonhoeffer Handbuch
Book SynopsisDas Bonhoeffer Handbuch bietet einen umfangreichen Einblick in Person, Leben, Werk und Rezeption Dietrich Bonhoeffers, eines der international einflußreichsten deutschsprachigen Theologen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Das Handbuch orientiert über die wichtigsten Ausgaben und Hilfsmittel zur Erforschung Bonhoeffers. Es erhellt die familiären und geistesgeschichtlichen Traditionen, die ihn geprägt haben, und analysiert die verschiedenen Beziehungskonstellationen, in denen sich sein Leben vollzog. Zentrale Texte werden konzise zusammengefaßt, die wichtigsten Themenbereiche pointiert entfaltet. Ein eigener Abschnitt ist der umfangreichen Wirkungsgeschichte und weltweiten Rezeption gewidmet.
£52.20
Verlag Vittorio Klostermann Platonismus Im Christentum
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Matthias Grunewald Verlag Glaubensraume - Topologische
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Matthias Grunewald Verlag Religiose Gestalten in Dostojewskijs Werk:
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Steyler Verlagsbuchhandlung GmbH Die Dharani des Großen Erbarmens des Boddhisatva
Book SynopsisIm Mah y na-Buddhismus hat der Bodhisattva Avalokite vara, chin. Kuan(-shih)-yin, seit jeher eine besondere Bedeutung als Sinnbild der buddhistischen Barmherzigkeit. Ein haufig rezitierter Gebetstext ist das S tra der grossen, vollkommenen ungehinderten Dh ran des grossen Erbarmens- geistes des Bodhisattva Avalokite vara mit tausend Handen und tausend Augen (Ch'ien-shou ch'ien-yen Kuan-shih-yin p'u-sa kuang-ta yuan-man wu-ai t'o-lo-ni ching), das um 650 n.Chr. von dem Inder Bhagavaddharma ins Chinesische ubersetzt wurde. Die Rezitation dieser Dh ran ist eng mit Beerdigungs- und Totenriten sowie dem Bussritual und Ahnenkult verbunden. Die Autorin verfolgt zunachst die Entwicklung der Vorstellungen uber Avalokite vara anhand der wichtigsten Themen der Dh ran . Der zweite Teil behandelt die Einfuhrung des Textes nach China. Der dritte Teil enthalt die erste vollstandige deutsche Ubersetzung des Ch'ien-shou ching sowie das Vorwort des Yung-lo-Kaisers (reg. 1403-1425), den Amoghavajra (705-774) zugeschriebenen Kom- mentar und die scholastische Interpretation des T'ien-t'ai-Meisters Chih-li (960-1028). Der vierte Teil beleuchtet die kultische Praxis der Dh ran -Rezitation in China anhand von Monchsbiographien der T'ang-Zeit, Ch'ing-zeitlichen Sammlungen von Wundergeschichten und monastischen Vorschriften der Ch'an-Schule. Die Ubersetzung von Chih-lis Bussritual beschliesst diesen Teil. Die vorliegende Studie beinhaltet einen ausfuhrlichen Index mit chinesischen Zeichen sowie einen Anhang mit der Reproduktion relevanter Texte und Abbildungen.
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V&R Unipress Hamanns Briefwechsel: ACTA Des Zehnten
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University of Chicago Press Arts of Wonder
Book SynopsisThe fate of our times is characterized by rationalization and intellectualization and, above all, by 'the disenchantment of the world.' Max Weber's statement remains a dominant interpretation of the modern condition: the increasing capabilities of knowledge and science have banished mysteries, leaving a world that can be mastered technically and intellectually. And though this idea seems empowering, many people have become disenchanted with modern disenchantment. Using intimate encounters with works of art to explore disenchantment and the possibilities of re-enchantment, Arts of Wonder addresses questions about the nature of humanity, the world, and God in the wake of Weber's diagnosis of modernity. Jeffrey L. Kosky focuses on a handful of artists Walter De Maria, Diller + Scofidio, James Turrell, and Andy Goldsworthy to show how they introduce spaces hospitable to mystery and wonder, redemption and revelation, and transcendence and creation. What might be thought of as religious longings, he argues, are crucial aspects of enchanting secularity when developed through encounters with these works of art. Developing a model of religion that might be significant to secular culture, Kosky shows how this model can be employed to deepen interpretation of the art we usually view as representing secular modernity. A thoughtful dialogue between philosophy and art, Arts of Wonder will catch the eye of readers of art and religion, philosophy of religion, and art criticism.
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John Wiley & Sons Towards a Godless Dominion Unbelief in Interwar
Book SynopsisA century ago Canada was considered to be a Christian nation and the vast majority of Canadians claimed they were devoutly religious. But some vigorously resisted the dominance of Christianity. Towards a Godless Dominion explores both anti-religious activism and the organized opposition religious unbelievers faced from Canada in the 1920s and ’30s.Trade Review“Engaging, insightful, well-written, and solidly researched. Elliot Hanowski adds a new dimension to our understanding of religion and irreligion in twentieth-century Canada. The book further expands our knowledge of the religious spectrum in Canadian society, importantly deflecting attention away from the historic mainstream churches and beliefs.” David B. Marshall, University of Calgary and author of Secularizing the Faith: Canadian Protestant Clergy and the Crisis of Belief, 1850–1940“Towards a Godless Dominion reminds us that repression works. Elites remain as ready and able as ever to stifle the kinds of speech that they find threatening. It takes courage or at least eccentricity to resist them.” Literature Review of Canada
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