Titre
CATEGORY FORMATION AND THE HISTORY OF RELIGIONS. Serie: "Religion and Reason" Method and Theory in the Study and Interpretation of Relion.
Auteur
Baird, Robert D.
Langue
Anglais
ISBN
9783111017259
Éditeur
Mouton The Hague | Paris 1971
Prix
€ 22,70(Excl. toute livraison)
Détails
Hardback, hardcover. Ingebonden, in blauwkleurige linnen band, met witkleurige letter-indruk (rug). Met stofomslag. Pg's. 178. Conditie: zeer keurig en zeer gaaf exemplaar (het omslag kent sporen van leesgebruik).
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Robert D. Baird's "Category Formation and the History of Religions" offers a foundational and thought-provoking examination. This book is not a survey of world faiths, but a critical inquiry into the very frameworks and conceptual categories we use to study religion itself.
Baird delves into the philosophy of religion and the sociology of knowledge, challenging readers to consider how labels like "mysticism," "sacred," or even "religion" shape our perception and can often oversimplify complex, lived traditions. It’s a meta-exploration of how human understanding is organized and how this organization impacts our grasp of the diverse expressions of the sacred.
Ideal for those interested in critical theory, comparative religion, and epistemology, this work provides the analytical tools for a more nuanced and self-aware approach to spiritual and cultural studies. It’s perfect for the reader who values intellectual rigor and is skeptical of easy classifications, prompting a more reflective and respectful engagement with global worldviews.
A essential read for anyone who wants to move beyond superficial comparisons and understand the deeper structures that inform our quest for meaning, ultimately leading to a more authentic and informed cross-cultural understanding.
Baird delves into the philosophy of religion and the sociology of knowledge, challenging readers to consider how labels like "mysticism," "sacred," or even "religion" shape our perception and can often oversimplify complex, lived traditions. It’s a meta-exploration of how human understanding is organized and how this organization impacts our grasp of the diverse expressions of the sacred.
Ideal for those interested in critical theory, comparative religion, and epistemology, this work provides the analytical tools for a more nuanced and self-aware approach to spiritual and cultural studies. It’s perfect for the reader who values intellectual rigor and is skeptical of easy classifications, prompting a more reflective and respectful engagement with global worldviews.
A essential read for anyone who wants to move beyond superficial comparisons and understand the deeper structures that inform our quest for meaning, ultimately leading to a more authentic and informed cross-cultural understanding.
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