
This Book Offers A Fresh Perspective On Debates Surrounding Religious And Secular Thinking. In Each Chapter, The Author Focuses On A Topic Of Contemporary Relevance In Which Something Old (the Sacrament Of Extreme Unction, Greek Rhetorical Tropes, Scholastic Theology) Entangles With Something New (psilocybin Therapy For The Dying, The New Atheism, Cognitive Science). The Author Uses The Term Entanglement To Describe His Distinctive Approach To The Relationship Between Religion And Secularity. The Concept Of Entanglement Refers To A Contentious But Oddly Intimate Relationship In Which Secular Ideas Compete With Corresponding Religious Convictions, But Neither Side Wins By Displacing The Other.
This book investigates the complex, ongoing interaction between religious traditions and secular thought in contemporary society. Wayne Glausser, an academic scholar, utilizes the framework of 'entanglement' to argue that religious and secular ideas are not mutually exclusive but exist in a state of contentious, intimate competition. By examining specific case studies, he demonstrates how neither side successfully displaces the other, resulting in a persistent, hybrid intellectual landscape.
What You Will Find
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Scholars and readers often note the interdisciplinary nature of the text, which bridges literary theory, theology, and sociology. Experts highlight this as a useful contribution for those interested in the nuanced intersections of modern belief systems and secular discourse.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190864206
ISBN-13:
9780190864200
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