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Religion and Human Flourishing (Hardcover)
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Religion and Human Flourishing (Hardcover)
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When talking about the relationship between religion and
flourishing, the first task is to frame the question theologically
and philosophically, and this entails taking seriously the
potential challenges latent in the issue. These challenges
includeâbeyond the contested definitions of both "religion" and
"flourishing"âthe claims of some faith traditions that true
adherence to that tradition's goals and intrinsic goods can be
incompatible with self-interest, and also the fact that religious
definitions of health and wholeness tend to be less concrete than
secular definitions. Despite the difficulties, research that
considers uniquely religious aspects of human flourishing is
essential, as scholars pursue even greater methodological rigor in
future investigations of causal connections. Religion and Human
Flourishing brings together scholars of various specializations to
consider how theological and philosophical perspectives might shape
such future research, and how such research might benefit religious
communities. The first section of the book takes up the
foundational theological and philosophical questions. The next
section turns to the empirical dimension and encompasses
perspectives ranging from anthropology to psychology.The third and
final section of the book follows in the empirical mold by moving
to more sociological and economic levels of analysis. The
concluding reflection offers a survey of what the social scientific
research reveals about both the positive and negative effects of
religion. Scholars and laypeople alike are interested in religion,
and many more still are interested in how to lead a meaningful
lifeâhow to flourish. The collaborative undertaking represented by
Religion and Human Flourishing will further attest to the perennial
importance of the questions of religious belief and the pursuit of
the good life, and will become a standard for further exploration
of such questions.
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