Postcolonial Philosophy of Religion
The essays in this volume take up the history of philosophy of religion and contemporary problems within the discipline. They pursue these tasks as opportunities to correct Eurocentric biases that distort knowledge not only of religions originating beyond the West, but of the West's own traditi...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2009
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| In: | Year: 2009 |
| Series/Journal: | SpringerLink Bücher
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Religious philosophy
/ Postcolonialism
B India / Religious philosophy / Postcolonialism B The Americas / Religious philosophy / Postcolonialism |
| Further subjects: | B
Humanities
B Religion (General) B Philosophy (General) B Philosophy, Modern B Conference program 1996 (New Orleans, La) B Religion Philosophy History B East and West Philosophy B Regional planning B Great Britain Colonies Religious life and customs B Philosophy |
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Cover Table of Contents Presumably Free Access Volltext (Verlag) |
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| Summary: | The essays in this volume take up the history of philosophy of religion and contemporary problems within the discipline. They pursue these tasks as opportunities to correct Eurocentric biases that distort knowledge not only of religions originating beyond the West, but of the West's own traditions. This is the first collection of its kind. The contributions re-examine colonial experience in India and the Americas, offering discussion of broad methodological issues, critical re-readings of influential Western interpreters of religion, and arguments that explore blindspots and insights typical of colonial difference when viewed through 'non-Western' eyes. The volume is aimed at advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professional scholars in philosophy, religion, and related fields. Readers will benefit from its broad coverage of regions, traditions and problems, and the balance of philosophical critique and reconstruction. |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9048125383 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-2538-8 |