Mystical Science and Practical Religion - Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh Discourse on Science and Technology

Mystical Science and Practical Religion uniquely examines the religious discourse of Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh applied science professionals and students. While they each view their respective religions as the "most scientific," their work reshapes how they practice and conceptualize their faith.

List of contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: American Muslim Applied Science Professionals and the Spirit of Pragmatism
Chapter 2: Rationalized Hinduism and Mystical Science
Chapter 3: Sikhism, Science, and the Ethic of Prosperity
Chapter 4: A Shared Religion-Science Discourse
Conclusion

About the author

Richard Cimino is visiting lecturer of sociology at the University of Richmond and founding editor of Religion Watch, a monthly publication reporting on trends and research in contemporary religion.

Summary

Mystical Science and Practical Religion uniquely examines the religious discourse of Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh applied science professionals and students. While they each view their respective religions as the “most scientific,” their work reshapes how they practice and conceptualize their faith.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Cimino, Cimino Richard
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.09.2014
• EAN: 9780739182277
• ISBN: 978-0-7391-8227-7
• No. of pages: 112
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General, comparative religion, RELIGION / Comparative Religion, RELIGION / Hinduism / General, RELIGION / Religion & Science, RELIGION / Sikhism, Hinduism, Religion and science, Religion & science, Sikhism