Diversifying Philosophy of Religion: Critiques, Methods and Case Studies (Expanding Philosophy of Religion)

ISBN 10: 1350264008 / ISBN 13: 9781350264007

Published by Bloomsbury Academic, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Diversifying Philosophy of Religion: Critiques, Methods and Case Studies (Expanding Philosophy of Religion)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350264008
• ISBN 13: 9781350264007
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Much philosophical thinking about religion in the Anglophone world has been hampered by the constraints of Eurocentrism, colonialism and orientalism. Addressing such limitations head-on, this exciting collection develops models for exploring global diversity in order to bring philosophical studies of religion into the globalized 21st century.

Drawing on a wide range of critical theories and methodologies, and incorporating ethnographic, feminist, computational, New Animist and cognitive science approaches, an international team of contributors outline the methods and aims of global philosophy of religion. From considering the importance of orality in African worldviews to interacting with Native American perspectives on the cosmos and investigating contemplative studies in Hinduism, each chapter demonstrates how expertise in different methods can be applied to various geographical regions, building constructive options for philosophical reflections on religion.

Diversifying Philosophy of Religion raises important questions regarding who speaks for and represents religious traditions, setting the agenda for a truly inclusive philosophy of religion that facilitates multiple standpoints.

About the Authors

Nathan R. B. Loewen is Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Alabama, USA.

J. Aaron Simmons is Professor of Philosophy at Furman University, USA.

Agnieszka Rostalska is FWO Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Languages and Cultures at Ghent University, Belgium.

Kevin Schilbrack is Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University, USA.