Ninian Smart Bücher

Nirgendwo sonst findet man die philosophischen und weltanschaulichen Ideen der Menschheit so kompakt präsentiert wie in dieser umfassenden Enzyklopädie von Ninian Smart. Der Autor setzt sich sowohl mit westlichen Philosophen wie Platon und Kierkegaard, als auch mit asiatischen Persönlichkeiten wie Buddha und Mao Tsetung auseinander. Pan-Afrikanismus, jüdische Philosophie oder die nordamerikanischen Ideen von William James, John Dewey und Alfred Whitehead - sie alle werden genauso behandelt wie indianische Philosophien, buddhistische Konzepte von Kosmologie oder die lateinamerikanische Kritik des Materialismus. Eine umfangreiche Bibliographie gibt eine gute Orientierung für die weitere Vertiefung. So ist eine umfassende Enzyklopädie der geistigen Traditionen der Menschheit entstanden.

A well-annotated, impartial anthology of key texts from world religions--including the primitive, ancient, and esoteric alongside the living faiths of both Western and Eastern cultures ... The excerpts are grouped by faiths and subclassified by type: sacred narratives, doctrines, rituals, institutional expressions, experience, and ethics

Designed for introductory courses in World Religions and Religious Studies, this book offers a comprehensive overview of diverse belief systems across the globe. It emphasizes key themes, practices, and historical contexts of various religions, encouraging critical thinking and comparative analysis. The text aims to foster an understanding of the complexities of faith and spirituality, making it accessible for students new to the subject while providing a solid foundation for further exploration in religious studies.

Exploring the interplay between Hinduism and Christianity, this work delves into the connections between the Upanishads and Catholic theology. Based on lectures delivered in Delhi, it offers a unique perspective on the spiritual and philosophical dialogues between these two faiths. First published in 1968, it invites readers to consider how these traditions can inform and enrich one another.

The book explores the scientific study of religion, distinguishing it from theological practice. Ninian Smart advocates for a phenomenological approach to examining religious attitudes without assuming divine existence. He critiques projectionist theories, particularly those of Berger, and analyzes rationality within both religious and anthropological contexts. This work addresses key issues regarding the academic status of religion, aiming to establish a more rigorous framework for its study.

Offering a comprehensive exploration of global philosophical and religious traditions, this work by Ninian Smart serves as an insightful introduction to the major belief systems across the world. It encompasses diverse perspectives, providing readers with a thorough understanding of various philosophies and religions, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the richness of human thought and spirituality.

This is the fascinating biography, first published in 1985, of the remarkable Bengali religious leader Swami Pranavananda who lived in the turbulent years of the early twentieth century. The story of his life has to some extent been eclipsed by the struggle for Indian independence, but his extraordinary personal qualities, his determined asceticism, his high ideals of social service and commitment to Hindu solidarity all serve to set him apart from his contemporaries and entitle him to be better known by political and religious historians of the period.