Thinking about Religion
Download or Read eBook Thinking about Religion PDF written by Ivan Strenski and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2006-02-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Ivan Strenski |
| Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2006-02-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781405120111 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1405120118 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Thinking about Religion by : Ivan Strenski
Book excerpt: This history-based introduction to the study of religion introduces the main methods, theories and theorists in the field. Introduces the main methods, theories and theorists in the field. Engages with leading figures from the history of anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy and theology who have influenced the study of religion. Reveals how the study of religion evolved in response to great cultural conflicts and major historical events. Also considers the influence of inner experience, tacking issues such as human survival and wish-fulfilment.
