The Philosophy of Worship

Divine and Human Aspects

Aaron Segal editor Samuel Lebens editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Publishing:31st Jan '25

£105.00

This title is due to be published on 31st January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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The first collection of essays in the analytic tradition of philosophy to focus on the nature and value of worship.

This is the first volume to explore the philosophy of worship. It considers the metaphysical, ethical, and psychological issues associated with worship, among them: What, if anything, is the point of worship? What, if anything, makes a being worthy of worship? Can worship hold value for atheists? What, if anything, might be wrong with idolatry?Worship is central to the lives of billions of people worldwide. Yet, despite the recent flourishing of analytical philosophy of religion, there has been very little attention paid to the philosophical questions raised by worship. This book is the first volume to explore the philosophy of worship. Written in a clear style that eschews unnecessary technical jargon, it considers the metaphysical, ethical, and psychological issues associated with worship, among them: What, if anything, is the point of worship? What, if anything, makes a being worthy of worship? Can worship hold value for atheists? What, if anything, might be wrong with idolatry? These questions, and more, sit at the heart of this book. With contributions from world renowned philosophers and important early career voices, this volume sets the agenda for future work in the philosophy of worship.

ISBN: 9781009460941

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350 pages