Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion: A Critical Exploration
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- Synopsis
- This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following:– Why is this concept problematic?– What are the origins of the concept?– How is it used or misused, and by whom?– Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses?– Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion?Concepts covered include:– Belief– Religion – Magic– Secularisation – ViolenceThis is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.
- Copyright:
- 2022
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781350243835
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781350243804
- Publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 08/10/22
- Copyrighted By:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- George D. Chryssides
- Edited by:
- Amy R. Whitehead