Diese interdisziplinäre Reihe taucht tief in die Schnittmengen von Religion, Philosophie und Gesellschaft ein. Sie bietet aufschlussreiche Erkundungen zentraler Themen, die unser Verständnis der Welt und der menschlichen Existenz prägen. Jeder Band synthetisiert aktuelle Diskussionen und legt den Grundstein für zukünftige akademische Forschung. Sie richtet sich an Leser, die tiefgründige Analysen und anregende Ideen suchen.
Schellenberg's argument is unique in bringing developmental ideas into contact with human religion, which is often treated as exempt from their influence; also radical is the suggestion that much of religion's development has yet to occur and that religion can and should become a human project as monumental as science.
Exploring the relationship between religious belief and societal tolerance, this book investigates whether the conviction in a religion's truth leads to increased intolerance. It also delves into how the presence and expansion of diverse religions influence political structures and societal dynamics, offering insights into the complexities of religious diversity in contemporary society.
The book presents robust interpretations of divine command theory and natural law, emphasizing the critical role of God in shaping moral principles. It explores the relationship between divine authority and ethical standards, arguing for the necessity of a divine foundation in understanding morality. Through rigorous analysis, it defends the idea that moral truths are intrinsically linked to the divine, offering a philosophical perspective on ethics that challenges secular moral frameworks.
This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art assessment of what psychology says about religion and spirituality. It includes different branches of psychology and aspects of religion, and covers key concepts and practical applications. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduates, and those training for religious ministry.
Exploring the intersection of morality and the environmental crisis, this book delves into pressing ethical dilemmas surrounding nature's value and animal rights. It challenges readers to confront the complexities of activism and the pervasive sense of despair in the face of ecological degradation. Through thought-provoking discussions, it encourages a reevaluation of our responsibilities towards the planet and its inhabitants.
Religious Diversity examines whether believing in a religion's truth increases intolerance and how the existence (and growth) of multiple religions affects political societies.
In this book, abstract intellectual argument meets ordinary human experience on matters such as the existence of God and the relation between religion and morality.
The environmental crisis creates painful emotions and difficult moral dilemmas. This engaging, compassionate, and intellectually rigorous book helps readers think through the value of nature and our treatment of animals, individual responsibility and collective political change, newfound dilemmas of reason, and how to face environmental despair.
Examines whether religion is natural to human experience, and whether this helps to ground a universal right to religious freedom.
A robust defence of the philosophy of Idealism - the view that all reality is based on Mind - which shows that this is strongly rooted in classical traditions of philosophy.
This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore the connections of lived realities - including boredom, trauma, denial of death, and suicidal impulses - to the meaning of life and belief in God. Williams describes both how to acquire meaning and obstacles to its acquisition.
Works to deepen our understanding of the connections between reason and religion. Wood's in-depth exposition of Kant's Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason explores Kant's philosophical stance regarding theoretical, moral, political, and religious matters.
Focusing on the concepts of personality, character, and virtue, this work examines what it means to exist religiously for Kierkegaard.