Three understandings of the nature of religion - religion as experience, symbolic meaning, and power - have dominated scholarly discussions, in succession, for the past hundred years. This book examines influential proponents of the three visions and argues that each approach ha…
Bush examines three visions of religion, arguing that each approach offers substantial and lasting contributions to the study of religion.
Three understandings of the nature of religion - religion as experience, symbolic meaning, and power - have dominated scholarly discussions, in succession, for the past hundred years. This book examines influential proponents of the three visions and argues that each approach ha…
William James (1842-1910) argued for a philosophy of democracy and pluralism that advocates individual and collective responsibility for our social arrangements, our morality, and our religion. In James' view, democracy resides first and foremost not in governmental institutions…
The political James -- Collective responsibility and truth -- Collective responsibility for morality -- Moral objectivity -- Individuals and responsibility -- Sensitivity to strangers -- Individuality and social change -- Heroes and citizens -- Religion and motivation William J…
A study of William James' philosophy of democracy and pluralism and its relevance to modern debates.
William James (1842-1910) argued for a philosophy of democracy and pluralism that advocates individual and collective responsibility for our social arrangements, our morality, and our religion. In James' view, democracy resides first and foremost not in governmental institutions…