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De Gruyter Understanding Religion: Selected Essays by Benson Saler

Name: De Gruyter Understanding Religion: Selected Essays by Benson Saler
Brand: De Gruyter
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Explore the complex relationship between faith and logic in Understanding Religion: Selected Essays. This academic collection brings together twelve essays published between 1997 and 2007, along with a thirteenth paper from a 2006 conference. The volume also includes a long introduction written specifically for this collection to guide the reader through the author's thought process. This book addresses the epistemological challenges of defining and conceptualizing religion. It examines the methods used to study and discuss religious beliefs, providing a framework for understanding how these concepts function in academic discourse. By drawing on contemporary cognitive and evolutionary sciences, the text offers a modern perspective on explaining religion and various religious traditions. Written by Benson Saler of Brandeis University, this work is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the intersection of religion, reason, and science. It provides a deep look into how evolutionary and cognitive frameworks can help clarify our understanding of human belief systems.

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Comprehensive collection containing twelve essays published between 1997 and 2007 plus a specialized conference paper.

Includes a long introduction prepared specifically for this volume to provide context for the selected essays.

Explores epistemological issues related to the conceptualization and definition of religion.

Examines the study of religious beliefs through the lens of contemporary cognitive and evolutionary sciences.

Authored by Benson Saler, a scholar from Brandeis University, ensuring academic depth and expertise.

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Brand: De Gruyter
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 3110218658
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 19 August 2009
Listed Since: 15 May 2009

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