How to do Comparative Religion?: Three Ways, Many Goals / Edition 1

by René Gothóni

Overview

Well-known scholars in the study of religions bring up to date and elucidate the discussion on the three most debated approaches in comparative religion, namely, the hermeneutical approach, the explanatory or cognitivist approach, and the critical approach. The approaches and methods of studying religion are disputed in an outspoken and challenging way, critically and radically arguing pros and cons. This work is unique, unrivalled, and full of essential insights into the dialogue of today and of the challenges of tomorrow.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110185720
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	10/17/2005
Series:	Religion and Reason , #44
Edition description:	Reprint 2012
Pages:	231
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

René Gothóni, University of Helsinki, Finland.

Table of Contents

Understanding Religion: René Gothóni; Douglas Allen; Teuvo Laitila; Tom Sjöblom; Terhi Utriainen; Douglas Allen; Explaining Religion: Ilkka Pyysiäinen; Donald Wiebe; Nils G. Holm; Veikko Anttonen; René Gothóni; Donald Wiebe; Critical Approaches in the Comparative Study of Religion: Tuula Sakaranaho; Rita M. Gross; Elisa Heinämäki; Kimmo Ketola; Teemu Taira; Rita M. Gross; Summary: Kari Mikko Vesala and Heikki Pesonen