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This volume concerns itself with the connections between religions and the social world and with the extent, limits, and future of secularization. Dealing with the major religious traditions and their explicit or implicit ideas about the individual, social, and political order, as well as offering an overview of the religious situation in important geographical areas, Secularization and the World Religions analyzes the legal organization of the relationship between state and religion-as well as the role of the natural sciences in a global perspective. Contributors include such internationally renowned scholars as Winfried Brugger, Jose Casanova, Hans Joas, and Hans Kippenberg. (Barnes & Noble)
This volume investigates the complex interplay between religious traditions and the social world, focusing on the dynamics and future of secularization. The book examines major world religions and their perspectives on individual, social, and political order, while also providing a global overview of the religious landscape. It analyzes the legal frameworks governing state-religion relations and the influence of natural sciences in a global context, drawing on contributions from internationally recognized scholars.
The book is presented as a scholarly examination of secularization and its relationship with world religions, featuring contributions from established academics. The collection aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of religious traditions, social structures, and the impact of science on global religious landscapes. The inclusion of diverse perspectives suggests a text intended for an academic audience interested in sociology of religion and contemporary religious studies.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
ISBN-10:
184631187X
ISBN-13:
9781846311871
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