Reforming philosophy of religion: some methodological cautions
Kevin Schilbrack’s "Philosophy and the Study of Religion: A Manifesto" proposes to reform the traditional Philosophy of Religion by reference to three goals that it should have. In pursuit of those goals he argues for a pair of hierarchical two-stage methodologies. I argue that there are t...
Subtitles: | Symposium on Kevin Schilbrack, Philosophy and the study of religions: a manifesto |
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Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
[2016]
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Method & theory in the study of religion
Year: 2016, Volume: 28, Issue: 1, Pages: 54-67 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Schilbrack, Kevin 1964-, Philosophy and the study of religions
/ Religious philosophy
/ Methodology
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IxTheo Classification: | AA Study of religion AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism |
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Summary: | Kevin Schilbrack’s "Philosophy and the Study of Religion: A Manifesto" proposes to reform the traditional Philosophy of Religion by reference to three goals that it should have. In pursuit of those goals he argues for a pair of hierarchical two-stage methodologies. I argue that there are tensions between his defence of these methodologies and the philosophical apparatus he brings to bear in explicating the goals themselves. |
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ISSN: | 0943-3058 |
Reference: | Kritik in "Towards a Philosophy of Religious Studies: A Response to Critics (2016)"
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Contains: | Enthalten in: Method & theory in the study of religion
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15700682-12341345 |