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Rationality and Religious Experience

The Continuing Relevance of the World's Spiritual Traditions
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Rationality and Religious Experience by Henry Rosemont explores the significant role that world religions have played in the intellectual development of humanity. The book highlights the enduring value of religious traditions and how they enrich our non-material lives by fostering a profound sense of belonging.
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This thoughtful work is suited for readers interested in religion, spirituality, philosophy, and the intersection of faith and intellect.

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The author puts forth two arguments in this volume: that Western science and education are products of an Abrahamic world view and; that all religions, regardless of tradition, enhance our non-material lives by providing direction towards a religious experience, a sense of "fully belonging".

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This work examines how the world's many religions contributed to humankind's intellectual evolution and points out their value in the future. Rationality and Religious Experience also explains that all religion enhances our non-material lives by providing a sense of fully belonging.

Series: Master Hsan Hua Memorial Lecture

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780812694468

Publisher: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Commentaries by Huston Smith

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Henry Rosemont, Jr. is a professor of philosophy at St. Mary's College of Maryland and author of several books and articles on Chinese thought and philosophy. He is former review editor of Philosophy East and West and past president of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy.

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