Considering transcendence : elements of a philosophical theology / Martin J. De Nys.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Nys, Martin J., 1945-

Series:

Indiana series in the philosophy of religion.

Indiana series in the philosophy of religion

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion--Philosophy.

Religion.

Transcendence (Philosophy).

Philosophical theology.

Phenomenology.

Religious life.

Physical Description:

x, 176 p.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What does it mean to have a distinctively religious orientation toward reality? Martin J. De Nys offers a philosophy of religion grounded within the phenomenological tradition as a way to understand religious life. Focusing on the key concepts of sacred transcendence, religious discourse, and radical self-transcendence, De Nys contends that a phenomenological view of religion allows considerable diversity in regard to the possibility of religious truth. Phenomenology also helps to account for the dizzying variety of religious expressions and religious lifeways. Ultimately, De Nys reaches a universal and complete method of describing a philosophical approach to religious life. This compelling book plays a valuable role in describing human engagement with religion.

Contents:

Sacred transcendence

Religious discourse

Radical self-transcendence

The truth about religion

Religious truth

Pluralism and religious truth

Aspects of the conception of god

The theory of religion and religious inquiry.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-171) and index.

ISBN:

0-253-00263-X

1-282-10352-0

9786612103520

OCLC:

370886376