The possibility of discussion: relativism, truth, and criticism of religious beliefs

The unfruitfulness of rationalistic discussion of religious beliefs -- Religious belief and the diverse ways we deal with the world around us -- Problems of relativism -- The demand for universality -- The objectivity of truth -- How is fruitful discussion possible? -- Wittgenstein, conservatism, an...

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Main Author: Strandberg, Hugo 1975- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Aldershot [u.a.] Ashgate c2006
In:Year: 2006
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Faith / Knowledge
B Wittgenstein, Ludwig 1889-1951 / Religious philosophy
Further subjects:B Knowledge, Theory of Religion
B Wittgenstein, Ludwig
B Religion Philosophy
B Faith and reason
B Wittgenstein, Ludwig (1889-1951)
B Knowledge, Theory of (Religion)
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Summary:The unfruitfulness of rationalistic discussion of religious beliefs -- Religious belief and the diverse ways we deal with the world around us -- Problems of relativism -- The demand for universality -- The objectivity of truth -- How is fruitful discussion possible? -- Wittgenstein, conservatism, and Fideism -- Philosophy of religion and Enlightenment thinking
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index
ISBN:0754655431