Understanding Religion: Selected Essays

This volume consists of 12 essays published by the author between the years 1997-2007, a thirteenth paper read at a conference in 2006, and a long introduction prepared specifically for the collection. All of the essays deal with epistemological issues attendant on conceptualizing and defining religion, understanding what is likely to be involved in studying and discussing beliefs, and attempting to explain religion and religions by drawing on the contemporary cognitive and evolutionary sciences.

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Understanding Religion: Selected Essays

This volume consists of 12 essays published by the author between the years 1997-2007, a thirteenth paper read at a conference in 2006, and a long introduction prepared specifically for the collection. All of the essays deal with epistemological issues attendant on conceptualizing and defining religion, understanding what is likely to be involved in studying and discussing beliefs, and attempting to explain religion and religions by drawing on the contemporary cognitive and evolutionary sciences.

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Understanding Religion: Selected Essays

Understanding Religion: Selected Essays

by Benson Saler
Understanding Religion: Selected Essays

Understanding Religion: Selected Essays

by Benson Saler

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This volume consists of 12 essays published by the author between the years 1997-2007, a thirteenth paper read at a conference in 2006, and a long introduction prepared specifically for the collection. All of the essays deal with epistemological issues attendant on conceptualizing and defining religion, understanding what is likely to be involved in studying and discussing beliefs, and attempting to explain religion and religions by drawing on the contemporary cognitive and evolutionary sciences.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783110218664
Publisher: De Gruyter
Publication date: 08/17/2009
Series: Religion and Reason Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 246
File size: 358 KB

About the Author

Benson Saler, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA.

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