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Confucianism and Catholicism, among the most influential religious
traditions, share an intricate relationship. Beginning with the
work of Matteo Ricci (1552-1610), the nature of this relationship
has generated great debate. These ten essays synthesize in a single
volume this historic conversation. Written by specialists in both
traditions, the essays are organized into two groups. Those in the
first group focus primarily on the historical and cultural contexts
in which Confucianism and Catholicism encountered one another in
the four major Confucian cultures of East Asia: China, Vietnam,
Korea, and Japan. The essays in the second part offer comparative
and constructive studies of specific figures, texts, and issues in
the Confucian and Catholic traditions from both theological and
philosophical perspectives. By bringing these historical and
constructive perspectives together, Confucianism and Catholicism:
Reinvigorating the Dialogue seeks not only to understand better the
past dialogue between these traditions, but also to renew the
conversation between them today. In light of the unprecedented
expansion of Eastern Asian influence in recent decades, and
considering the myriad of challenges and new opportunities faced by
both the Confucian and Catholic traditions in a world that is
rapidly becoming globalized, this volume could not be more timely.
Confucianism and Catholicism will be of interest to professional
theologians, historians, and scholars of religion, as well as those
who work in interreligious dialogue. Contributors: Michael R.
Slater, Erin M. Cline, Philip J. Ivanhoe, Vincent Shen, Anh Q.
Tran, S.J., Donald L. Baker, Kevin M. Doak, Xueying Wang, Richard
Kim, Victoria S. Harrison, and Lee H. Yearley.
In this book, Michael R. Slater provides a new assessment of
pragmatist views in the philosophy of religion. Focusing on the
tension between naturalist and anti-naturalist versions of
pragmatism, he argues that the anti-naturalist religious views of
philosophers such as William James and Charles Peirce provide a
powerful alternative to the naturalism and secularism of later
pragmatists such as John Dewey and Richard Rorty. Slater first
examines the writings of the 'classical pragmatists' - James,
Peirce, and Dewey - and argues for the relevance of their views for
thinking about such topics as the nature of religion and the
viability of natural theology. His final three chapters engage with
the religious views of later pragmatists such as Rorty and Philip
Kitcher, and with current philosophical debates over metaphysical
realism, naturalism, and evidentialism. His book will be of
particular interest to philosophers of religion, theologians, and
specialists in American philosophy.
In this book, Michael R. Slater provides a new assessment of
pragmatist views in the philosophy of religion. Focusing on the
tension between naturalist and anti-naturalist versions of
pragmatism, he argues that the anti-naturalist religious views of
philosophers such as William James and Charles Peirce provide a
powerful alternative to the naturalism and secularism of later
pragmatists such as John Dewey and Richard Rorty. Slater first
examines the writings of the 'classical pragmatists' - James,
Peirce, and Dewey - and argues for the relevance of their views for
thinking about such topics as the nature of religion and the
viability of natural theology. His final three chapters engage with
the religious views of later pragmatists such as Rorty and Philip
Kitcher, and with current philosophical debates over metaphysical
realism, naturalism, and evidentialism. His book will be of
particular interest to philosophers of religion, theologians, and
specialists in American philosophy.
This book offers a new interpretation of William James's ethical
and religious thought. Michael Slater shows that James's conception
of morality, or what it means to lead a moral and flourishing life,
is intimately tied to his conception of religious faith, and argues
that James's views on these matters are worthy of our
consideration. He offers a reassessment of James's 'will to
believe' or 'right to believe' doctrine, his moral theory, and his
neglected moral arguments for religious faith. And he argues that
James's pragmatic account of religion is based on an ethical view
of the function of religion and a realist view of the objects of
religious belief and experience, and is compatible with his larger
conception of pragmatism. The book will appeal to readers
interested in the history of modern philosophy, especially
pragmatism, as well as those interested in moral philosophy,
religion, and the history of ideas.
This book offers a new interpretation of William James's ethical
and religious thought. Michael Slater shows that James's conception
of morality, or what it means to lead a moral and flourishing life,
is intimately tied to his conception of religious faith, and argues
that James's views on these matters are worthy of our
consideration. He offers a reassessment of James's 'will to
believe' or 'right to believe' doctrine, his moral theory, and his
neglected moral arguments for religious faith. And he argues that
James's pragmatic account of religion is based on an ethical view
of the function of religion and a realist view of the objects of
religious belief and experience, and is compatible with his larger
conception of pragmatism. The book will appeal to readers
interested in the history of modern philosophy, especially
pragmatism, as well as those interested in moral philosophy,
religion, and the history of ideas.
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