Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion - A Critical Exploration (Paperback)

This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following: - Why is this concept problematic? - What are the origins of the concept? - How is it used or misused, and by whom? - Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses? - Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion? Concepts covered include: - Belief - Religion - Magic - Secularisation - Violence This is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2022
Editors:	George D. Chryssides • Amy R. Whitehead
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-24380-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	1-350-24380-9
Barcode:	9781350243804

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