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Philosophical Explorations of New and Alternative Religious Movements

Morgan Luck editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:17th Nov '16

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Philosophy of religion is focused chiefly on theism. Yet there are a growing number of new and alternative religious movements that would also benefit from philosophical scrutiny. This book is the first collection of philosophical essays, by a team of international authors, focusing on new and alternative religious movements. The book begins with an examination of the definition of new religious movements, before offering an introduction to, and an analysis of, core beliefs held by particular movements, including: Scientology, Raelianism, Siddha Yoga, the Arica School, the Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormonism), Pantheism, Digital Theology, New Atheism, and the Word of Faith movement. Contributors offer an analysis of one or more of the core tenets of the religious movement, providing readers with both an insight into the group, and the methodology of philosophy of religion.

'This is a groundbreaking collection of essays that philosophically explores new and alternative religious movements virtually ignored by mainstream philosophers of religion.' Nova Religio

ISBN: 9781138268258

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

192 pages