Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion - A Critical Exploration

This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should be handled legitimately. 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, secularization and violence. This is a jargon-free, indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.>

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• Authors: George D Chryssides, Amy Whitehead, Amy R Whitehead
• Assisted by: George D. Chryssides (Editor), Chryssides George D. (Editor), Amy Whitehead (Editor), Amy R. Whitehead (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9781350243811
• ISBN: 978-1-350-24381-1
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, Religion: general, Religious issues & debates