The Scientization and Academization of Jainism

This article introduces the terms scientization and academization and applies them to Jainism. Scientization denotes processes by which proponents of a religion appeal to modern science, and I distinguish between four types of appeals. Academization points to processes by which proponents of a relig...

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Main Author: Aukland, Knut (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford University Press [2016]
In: Journal of the American Academy of Religion
Year: 2016, Volume: 84, Issue: 1, Pages: 192-233
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jainism / Scientification / Academization
IxTheo Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
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