Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

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Beskrivning

In The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future, Theodore John Rivers explores the changing relationship between technology and religion. Rivers draws upon his expertise in the fields of medieval and religious history to discuss how the promotion of Christianity and monasticism in the Middle Ages began a process that has lent religious undertones to the way in which we interact with modern technology. Rivers ultimately suggests that the growing presence of technology makes it a likely candidate for the next religious form, competing with all the major religions in place today.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-11-25
Mått:162 x 239 x 13 mm
Vikt:345 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:130
Förlag:University Press of America
ISBN:9780761856542

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Theodore John Rivers holds a Ph.D. in medieval history from Fordham University. He has authored several books and papers on medieval law, legal philosophy, and the philosophy of technology.

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: Religion: An Attempt at a DefinitionIntroductionSociabilityCausalityPracticalityRationalityBelief SystemConclusionChapter 2: Christianization of TechnologyIntroductionThe Biblical BackgroundLinearity of TimeMonasticismConclusionChapter 3: Secularization and Its Effects on TechnologyIntroductionHistorical BackgroundTechnology's Essential CharacteristicsTechnology's FatalismTechnology's MediocrityConclusionChapter 4: Technology and Religion: A Metaphysical ChallengeIntroductionThe Threat of TechnologyReligious ApplicationsHow Religion Was Perceived in the PastHow Religion is Perceived in the PresentHow Religion Might Be Perceived in the FutureConclusionChapter 5: Technological TheologyIntroductionThe Nature of TechnologyTechnological TheologyConclusionChapter 6: The Future of Religion and the Religion of the FutureIntroductionDomination by TechnologyThe Potentiality of Technology as a ReligionConclusionBibliographyIndex