Narrative philosophy of religion: apologetic and pluralistic orientations

Recent decades have witnessed a growing interest in narrative both in certain areas of philosophy and in the study of religion. The philosophy of religion has not itself been at the forefront of this narrative turn, but exceptions exist—most notably Eleonore Stump’s work on biblical stories and the...

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Published in:International journal for philosophy of religion
Main Author: Burley, Mikel 1972- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V [2020]
In: International journal for philosophy of religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religious philosophy / Narrative exegesis
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
FD Contextual theology
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Summary:Recent decades have witnessed a growing interest in narrative both in certain areas of philosophy and in the study of religion. The philosophy of religion has not itself been at the forefront of this narrative turn, but exceptions exist—most notably Eleonore Stump’s work on biblical stories and the problem of suffering. Characterizing Stump’s approach as an apologetic orientation, this article contrasts it with pluralistic orientations that, rather than seeking to defend religious faith, are concerned with doing conceptual justice to the range of possible human perspectives, both religious and nonreligious. By discussing various examples, the article makes a case for narrative philosophy of religion, especially in its pluralistic form.
ISSN:1572-8684
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal for philosophy of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s11153-019-09730-1