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Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
Av Kenneth A. Loparo, Padmasiri De Silva m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005
551 kr
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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology is a lucid, intelligible and authentic introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology. It provides comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and issues in the psychology of Buddhism and thus it deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, …
Logic and the Nature of God
Inbunden, 1983
1095 kr
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The book '... should be assured of the attention of the many on both sides of the Atlantic who are fascinated by this subject.' John Hick
Hume’s Philosophy of Religion
Häftad, 1987
823 kr
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Hume's Philosophy of Religion brings together for the first time the whole range of Hume's immensely important critique of religion. The major concern is with a clear discussion and presentation of philosophical issues wherever they occur in Hume's writings, but items in the history of ideas, …
Kant as Philosophical Theologian
Inbunden, 1988
1095 kr
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This book sets out to present Kant as a theological thinker. His critical philosophy was not only destructive of 'natural' theology, with its attempt to prove divine existence by logical argument, it also left no room for 'revelation' in the traditional sense. Yet Kant himself, who was brought up …
Religion and the Western Mind
Drummond Lectures delivered at the University of Stirling, Scotland, March 1985, and other essays
Av Ninian Smart
Inbunden, 1987
1481 kr
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Religious Philosophy of Vladimir Solovyov
Towards a Reassessment
Inbunden, 1988
1640 kr
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The philosopher and poet Vladimir Solovyov (1853-1900) is largely unknown to English readers, though translations of his works do exist. This book presents his central teachings and analyses his treatment of the non-Christian religions, Buddhism and Taosim in particular. This now makes it more …
Three Faiths — One God
A Jewish, Christian, Muslim Encounter
Inbunden, 1989
1095 kr
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The interactions of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities through the centuries have often been hostile and sometimes violent. Today a new 'trialogue' between them is developing in several parts of the world. One of the most ambitious ventures so far of this kind took place recently in …
Towards a World Theology
Faith and the Comparative History of Religion
Av W. Smith
Häftad, 1990
551 kr
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The man or woman of faith living in today's pluralist world must have a theology that will do justice to his or her own faith, and also to the neighbours' - and to the differences between them. Similarly, humanists must have a theory that does justice to their own vision and also to the fact that …
Islam in a World of Diverse Faiths
Inbunden, 1991
1095 kr
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Today the Islamic faith has exploded on the contemporary scene. On television and in newspapers Islam is depicted as playing a major role in world events. In this illuminating volume distinguished Muslim, Christian and Jewish writers explore the nature of the Islamic religion and its impact on a …
Theology and Philosophy of Eliade
Seeking the Centre
Av C. Olson
Inbunden, 1992
1640 kr
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The primary focus of this study is to view Eliade as not only a historian of religions but also as a theologian, a philosopher, novelist and as someone engaged in cross-cultural dialogue with other religious traditions. Besides attempting to view Eliade's work from a variety of perspectives, this …
Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
Häftad, 1991
442 kr
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An introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology, this book deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, conciousness and behaviour, emotions and personality, motivation and the therapeutic structures of Buddhist psychology.
God, Eternity and the Nature of Time
Av A. Padgett
Inbunden, 1992
1095 kr
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This book is a thorough analysis and discussion of the nature of time and eternity, focusing on the timelessness of God. After considering two theories of time in the light of modern science and philosophy, Padgett argues for a 'process' notion of time. After an historical and biblical survey of …
Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue
Part one of a two-volume sequel to Zen and Western Thought
Av Masao Abe, Steve Heine
Inbunden, 1995
1095 kr
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This book tries to clarify a Buddhist view of interfaith dialogue from various points of view. It discusses how the Buddhist notion of Sunyata (Emptiness) works dynamically for mutual understanding and transformation of world religions. It also analyzes dialogue between Buddhism and Contemporary …
Zen and Comparative Studies
Inbunden, 1996
1095 kr
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Zen is not a religion of God. Nor a religion of faith. It is a religion of emptiness, a religion of absolute nothingness. However it is not nihilistic but dynamically positive. For Zen is based on self-awakening, awakening to the self. In this book, a sequel to Zen and Western Thought, the author …
Beyond Legitimation
Essays on the Problem of Religious Knowledge
Av Donald Wiebe
Inbunden, 1994
1095 kr
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The early essays in this volume proceed on the assumption that a compatability system can be fashioned that will not only bring religious knowledge claims into harmony with scientific claims, but will also show there to be a fundamental similarity of method in religious and scientific thinking. …
Philosophy and the Belief in a Life after Death
Av R. Paterson
Inbunden, 1995
1095 kr
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This book critically examines the case for and against the belief in personal survival of bodily death. It discusses key philosophical questions. How could a discarnate individual be identified as a person who was once alive? What is the relationship between minds and their brains? Is a 'next …
Human Freedom and the Logic of Evil
Prolegomenon to a Christian Theology of Evil
Inbunden, 1995
1095 kr
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Worsley argues that it is rational to believe in a realist, loving God in the face of evil. Beginning with a critique of Alvin Plantinga, he shows that human freedom is highly complex, and so depends upon complex structures in nature. These are both necessary for freedom but also sufficient for …
Kierkegaard and Nietzsche
Faith and Eternal Acceptance
Inbunden, 1997
1095 kr
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This book examines the thinking of two nineteenth-century existentialist thinkers, Soren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche. Its focus is on the radically different ways they envisioned a joyful acceptance of life - a concern they shared. For Kierkegaard, in Fear and Trembling, joyful acceptance …
Islam in a World of Diverse Faiths
Häftad, 1997
551 kr
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Today the Islamic faith has exploded on the contemporary scene. On television and in newspapers Islam is depicted as playing a major role in world events. In this illuminating volume distinguished Muslim, Christian and Jewish writers explore the nature of the Islamic religion and its impact on a …
Visible Islam in Modern Turkey
Inbunden, 2000
551 kr
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Visible Islam in Modern Turkey presents a rich panorama of Islamic practices in today's Turkey. The authors, one a Muslim and one a Christian, introduce readers to Turkish Islamic piety and observances. The book is also a model for Muslims, for it interprets the foundations of Islam to the modern …
Knowledge and Liberation in Classical Indian Thou
Inbunden, 2000
1095 kr
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Classical Indian schools of philosophy undertake major debates on a variety of issues with the formal aim of attaining a supreme end to existence - liberation from the cycle of lives. This book looks at four conceptions of liberation and the way analytic inquiry and philosophical knowledge are held …
