ISBN: 9781451003604 - introduction to the science of religion: four lectures delivered at the royal institution, in february and may, 1870 (classic reprint) (5 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. pp. 430.

Condición: New. pp. 430.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of lectures initially delivered at the Royal Institution in 1870, delving into the concept of a science of religion. The author argues that while the study of comparative linguistics has achieved great strides using scientific principles, the same approach can and should be applied to the study of religions. The author sets out to prove a science of religion is not only possible but essential to obtaining a clearer understanding of the origins and development of religious beliefs and practices. The author delves into the etymology of words like 'religion' and 'faith', defining them not just as belief systems but also positing 'faith' as an inherent human faculty, and places the study of religion within its philosophical and historical contexts. The book discusses the benefits and challenges of a comparative approach to religion, addressing fears that such an approach undermines the sanctity of any particular religious tradition, and emphasizes that a scientific study of religion need not detract from reverence for an individual's personal beliefs or practices. The author argues that the insights gained from a comparative study of religions are significant and can potentially lead to greater tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of divergent belief systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…