Metaphor and Theological Realism

In this paper, I argue that there are indispensable and irreducible metaphors in religious language and that this does not threaten a realist interpretation of religion. I first sketch a realist theory of religious language and argue that we cannot avoid addressing the problems metaphor poses to sem...

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Published in:European journal for philosophy of religion
Main Author: Gäb, Sebastian 1982- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Innsbruck in cooperation with the John Hick Centre for Philosophy of Religion at the University of Birmingham [2014]
In: European journal for philosophy of religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Theology / Religious language / Metaphor / Realism / Religious pluralism
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
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