The study of religion and its meaning new explorations in light of Karl Popper and Emile Durkheim

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Barnhart, Joe E., 1931- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: The Hague ; New York : Mouton 1977.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Religion and reason ; 12.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b40501759*spi
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  • PREFACE
  • CHAPTER 1: PROBLEMS IN DEFINING â€?RELIGIONâ€?
  • A. Expecting too much from one definition
  • B. The problem of an evaluative definition
  • C. The problem of a diluted definition
  • D. The problem of an expanded definition
  • E. The problem of the true religion
  • F. The preliminary definition of â€?religionâ€?
  • G. Explicating core-concern with finitude
  • H. Religion and magic
  • I. Dimensions of religion
  • CHAPTER 2: RESPONSES TO THE CONCERN WITH FINITUDE
  • A. The response definition of â€?religionâ€?
  • B. Reductionism.
  • C. Rational thinking develops its own problemsD. The issue of objectivity
  • E. Empirical testing
  • F. The question of consistency
  • G. What to do with contradiction
  • H. On seeing contradictions
  • I. On protecting oneâ€?s central beliefs
  • J. Seeking out threatening challenges to belief
  • K. Hypocrisy and contradiction
  • CHAPTER 3: THE EMOTIONAL DIMENSION OF RELIGIOUS RESPONSES
  • A. Response to loss and defeat
  • B. Frustration and anger
  • C. The study of covert and overt behaviors
  • D. Preventive religion
  • E. The religion of the insiders.
  • F. Religion and separationG. Balancing the need for unity and separateness
  • CHAPTER 4: THE MORAL DIMENSION OF RELIGION
  • A. The impact of Positivism
  • B. The problem of moral conventionalism
  • C. The procedure of moral appeal and inquiry
  • D. On transcending convention
  • E. Moral authority
  • F. The interchange between communities
  • G. The gift of nature
  • H. The animal and primitive roots of society
  • I. Sources of social and moral transcendence
  • J. Religious commitment to the society perceived as protector
  • K. Born again.
  • L. Theological ethicsM. From involvement to moral commitment
  • N. The quest for a rock-bottom ethical foundation
  • O. The risk of involvement
  • CHAPTER 5: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
  • A. The myth of the neutral point of view
  • B. Required courses â€? A Church-State problem?
  • C. Presenting a variety of viewpoints
  • D. The Religion of the Republic and its â€?Sunday Schoolâ€?
  • E. A serious threat to the plan
  • F. Christianity and the Religion of the Republic
  • G. The influence of the Religion of the Republic.
  • H. The secular outlook and the Religion of the RepublicI. Conclusion
  • CHAPTER 6: THE MYSTIC AND GOD
  • A. Mysticism and oneness
  • B. Mysticism and ineffability
  • C. Observing the â€?innerâ€? world
  • D. The social construction of reality
  • E. More than eliminating external stimuli
  • F. The mysticâ€?s â€?knowledgeâ€? of God
  • CHAPTER 7: CORE-DEPRIVATION AND THE PROMISE OF FULFILLMENT
  • A. Theology: problem or solution?
  • B. Perfect being as perfect solution
  • C. Core-concern and universal reconciliation
  • D. Reconciliation of desires.