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This collection brings together 12 essays published between 1997-2007, alongside a conference paper from 2006 and a newly written introduction, exploring the epistemological foundations of religious study. Author Benson Saler examines how religion is conceptualized and defined, addressing the philosophical challenges inherent in studying and discussing belief systems. The volume draws on contemporary cognitive and evolutionary sciences to explain religion and religions from multiple scholarly perspectives. Ideal for students, academics, and anyone seeking rigorous engagement with how we understand, define, and analyse religious phenomena across cultures and traditions.

Key Features

Comprises 12 essays spanning a decade of scholarly work on religious epistemology and definition.

Includes a conference paper from 2006 and a substantial introduction written specifically for this collection.

Draws on contemporary cognitive and evolutionary sciences to explain religion and religious belief systems.

Addresses fundamental questions about conceptualizing religion and the challenges of studying religious beliefs.

Written by Benson Saler from Brandeis University, offering expert perspective on religious philosophy and theory.

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Release Date
19 August 2009
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15 May 2009

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