Religion and the Mode of Practice in Michael Oakeshott

Abstract. Michael Oakeshott's religious view of the world stands behind much of his political and philosophical writing. In this essay I first discuss Oakeshott's view of religion and the mode of practice in his own terms. I attempt next to illuminate his idea of religion by describing it...

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Published in:Zygon
Main Author: Corey, Elizabeth (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2009
In: Zygon
Further subjects:B practical mode
B British Idealism
B Religion
B Practice
B Georg Simmel
B Michael Oakeshott
B Eric Voegelin
B George Santayana
B Modality
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Summary:Abstract. Michael Oakeshott's religious view of the world stands behind much of his political and philosophical writing. In this essay I first discuss Oakeshott's view of religion and the mode of practice in his own terms. I attempt next to illuminate his idea of religion by describing it in less technical language, drawing upon other thinkers such as Georg Simmel and George Santayana, who share similar views. I then evaluate Oakeshott's view as a whole, considering whether his ideas about religion can stand up to careful scrutiny and whether they have value for present-day reflection on religion.
ISSN:1467-9744
Contains:Enthalten in: Zygon
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2009.00991.x