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The concept of religious freedom is the favoured modern human
rights concept, with which the modern world hopes to tackle the
phenomenon of religious pluralism, as our modern existence in an
electronically shrinking globe comes to be increasingly
characterised by this phenomenon. To begin with, the concept of
religious freedom, as embodied in Article 18 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, seems self-evident in nature. It is
the claim of this book, however, that although emblematic on the
one hand, the concept is also problematic on the other, and the
implications of the concept of religious freedom are far from
self-evident, despite the ready acceptance the term receives as
embodying a worthwhile goal. This book therefore problematizes the
concept along legal, constitutional, ethical and theological lines,
and especially from the perspective of religious studies, so that
religious freedom in the world could be enlarged in a way which
promotes human flourishing.
The concept of religious freedom is the favoured modern human
rights concept, with which the modern world hopes to tackle the
phenomenon of religious pluralism, as our modern existence in an
electronically shrinking globe comes to be increasingly
characterised by this phenomenon. To begin with, the concept of
religious freedom, as embodied in Article 18 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, seems self-evident in nature. It is
the claim of this book, however, that although emblematic on the
one hand, the concept is also problematic on the other, and the
implications of the concept of religious freedom are far from
self-evident, despite the ready acceptance the term receives as
embodying a worthwhile goal. This book therefore problematizes the
concept along legal, constitutional, ethical and theological lines,
and especially from the perspective of religious studies, so that
religious freedom in the world could be enlarged in a way which
promotes human flourishing.
The advent of Hindu Studies coincides with the emergence of
modern hermeneutics. Despite this co-emergence and rich
possibilities inherent in dialectical encounters between theories
of modern and post-modern hermeneutics, and those of Hindu
hermeneutical traditions, such an enterprise has not been widely
endeavored. The aim of this volume is to initiate such an
interface. Essays in this volume reflect one or more of the
following categories: (1) Examination of challenges and
possibilities inherent in applying Western hermeneutics to Hindu
traditions. (2) Critiques of certain heuristics used, historically,
to understand Hindu traditions. (3) Elicitation of new
hermeneutical paradigms from Hindu thought, to develop
cross-cultural or dialogical hermeneutics.
Applications of interpretive methodologies conditioned by
Western culture to classify Indian thought have had important
impacts. Essays by Sharma, Bilimoria, Sugirtharajah, and Tilak
examine these impacts, offering alternate interpretive models for
understanding Hindu concepts in particular and the Indian religious
context in general.
Several essays offer original insights regarding potential
applications of traditional Hindu philosophical principles to
cross-cultural hermeneutics (Long, Bilimoria, Klostermaier,
Adarkar, and Taneja). Others engage Hindu texts philosophically to
elicit deeper interpretations (Phillips, and Rukmani). In
presenting essays that are both critical and constructive, we seek
to uncover intellectual space for creative dialectical engagement
that, we hope, will catalyze a reciprocal hermeneutics."
Philosophy of religion as a discipline first arose in Europe;
its subject matter has been profoundly influenced by the practices
of European Christianity. While Eastern and Western religions
subsequently found a place in these studies, one global religious
tradition, namely, the primal tradition, remains unrepresented in
its discussions. This book examines the significantly different
perspectives offered by primal religions on virtually every theme
discussed in the philosophy of religion.
The advent of Hindu Studies coincides with the emergence of modern
hermeneutics. Despite this co-emergence and rich possibilities
inherent in dialectical encounters between theories of modern and
post-modern hermeneutics, and those of Hindu hermeneutical
traditions, such an enterprise has not been widely endeavored. The
aim of this volume is to initiate such an interface. Essays in this
volume reflect one or more of the following categories: (1)
Examination of challenges and possibilities inherent in applying
Western hermeneutics to Hindu traditions. (2) Critiques of certain
heuristics used, historically, to "understand" Hindu traditions.
(3) Elicitation of new hermeneutical paradigms from Hindu thought,
to develop cross-cultural or dialogical hermeneutics. Applications
of interpretive methodologies conditioned by Western culture to
classify Indian thought have had important impacts. Essays by
Sharma, Bilimoria, Sugirtharajah, and Tilak examine these impacts,
offering alternate interpretive models for understanding Hindu
concepts in particular and the Indian religious context in general.
Several essays offer original insights regarding potential
applications of traditional Hindu philosophical principles to
cross-cultural hermeneutics (Long, Bilimoria, Klostermaier,
Adarkar, and Taneja). Others engage Hindu texts philosophically to
elicit deeper interpretations (Phillips, and Rukmani). In
presenting essays that are both critical and constructive, we seek
to uncover intellectual space for creative dialectical engagement
that, we hope, will catalyze a reciprocal hermeneutics.
The philosophy of religion has been a largely European intellectual
enterprise in two ways. It arose in Europe as a discipline and its
subject matter has been profoundly influenced by Christianity as
practised in Europe. The process of its deprovincialization in this
respect started when it began to take religions other than
Christianity within its purview - such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and
Islam. Although now the religions of both East and West have found
a place in it, a religious tradition which is present in both the
East and the West, namely, the primal religious tradition, still
remains unrepresented in its discussions, perhaps under the
mistaken assumption that this religious tradition has little to
offer by way of philosophical reflection. This book challenges this
widespread assumption and demonstrates how primal religions have
something significant to offer on virtually every theme discussed
in the philosophy of religion.
A historical and contemporary exploration of Phenomenology of
Religion as a method in the study of religion.This book of twelve
chapters may be conceptually divided into three parts, each
consisting of four chapters. The connotations of the term
'Phenomenology of Religion' are subjected to a detailed analysis in
the first part; in the second part the phenomenological method is
located within the general methodological framework of religious
studies, while the current debate around this method is spelled out
in the last part, with the author making his own contribution to
the debate in the last chapter.
All arts and sciences, in their own way, ultimately try to come to
grips with reality. What sets philosophy, theology and religion
apart is that they grapple with ultimate reality. Over the decades
spanned by John Hick's life, in the course of this grappling
(reminiscent of Jacob's nocturnal encounter with the angel)
philosophy became analytic, theology dialogical and religion
comparative along one line of development. In these essays, written
in honour of Professor Hick, leading world scholars in these fields
share their most recent insights. They are, so to speak, postcards
from the cutting edge.
All arts and sciences, in their own way, ultimately try to come to
grips with reality. What sets philosophy, theology and religion
apart is that they grapple with ultimate reality. Over the decades
spanned by John Hick's life, in the course of this grappling
(reminiscent of Jacob's nocturnal encounter with the angel)
philosophy became analytic, theology dialogical and religion
comparative along one line of development. In these essays, written
in honour of Professor Hick, leading world scholars in these fields
share their most recent insights. They are, so to speak, postcards
from the cutting edge.
There is more to life than our ordinary experience of it and "A
Guide to Hindu Spirituality" is intended to serve as a guide to
help us explore that missing dimension. Spirituality is often
viewed as something mysterious and Hindu spirituality even more so.
But its central claim is really quite simple: that our normal life
does not exhaust the experience of reality. The word spirituality
is simply a signpost pointing to this unexplored religion. The
various religions of the world provide their own roadmaps for
exploring this region. "A Guide to Hindu Spirituality", by Arvind
Sharma, presents one such roadmap based on a well-known
philosophical system of the Hindu tradition.
Watch Arvind Sharma discuss his new book, The World's Religions
This wide-ranging reader combines some of the best and most
valuable contemporary perspectives from leading and significant
writers, teachers, and thinkers who together address critical
challenges and opportunities for the world's religions in a post
9/11 world. Edited by Arvind Sharma and organized by topic, the
essays in this reader consider broad questions such as, What
influence does religion have on contemporary life? Can religion
destroy or preserve us? Could the world's religions join together
as a force for good? The thematic arrangement of topics includes
diverse religious perspectives on: pluralism, human rights, war,
peace, globalization, science, spirituality and other topics. A
special foreword by John Hick speaks to the value of this reader in
broadening our needed understanding of religion.
This volume outlines the approaches to human rights and
responsibilities within the different world religions. Featuring
contributions from over 15 scholars, the book covers such key
issues as women's rights, the role of international law, and
responsibility for the environment. It also includes a "Universal
Declaration of Human Rights by the World's Religions", presented at
the third Parliament of the World Religions.
In this text, leading scholars from around the world take stock of
two centuries of international intellectual investment in Hinduism.
Since the early 19th century, when the scholarly investigation of
Hinduism began to take shape as a modern academic discipline, Hindu
studies has evolved from its concentration on description and
analysis to an emphasis on understanding Hindu traditions in the
context of the religion's own values, concepts and history.
Offering an assessment of the current state of Hindu studies, the
contributors to this volume identify past achievements and chart
the course for what remains to be accomplished in the field.
Casting a tripartite net, the contributors collaborate to achieve
an analytical, historical and topical perspective upon Hindu
studies. Among other topics, they evaluate the continuing debates
surrounding the meaning of the word Hinduism and the different
methods that have been employed in studying the religion. Arvind
Sharma, as editor, lays the groundwork for the volume by defining
both Hinduism and the role of methods - including historical,
anthropological, sociological and psychological - in its study.
Eric J. Sharpe adds to the opening analysis with his consideration
of the importance of setting in Hindu studies.
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