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The book explores the scientific study of religion, distinguishing it from theological practice. Ninian Smart advocates for a phenomenological approach to examining religious attitudes without assuming divine existence. He critiques projectionist theories, particularly those of Berger, and analyzes rationality within both religious and anthropological contexts. This work addresses key issues regarding the academic status of religion, aiming to establish a more rigorous framework for its study.
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The Science of Religion and the Sociology of Knowledge, Ninian Smart
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- Title
- The Science of Religion and the Sociology of Knowledge
- Subtitle
- Some Methodological Questions
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ninian Smart
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9780691637921
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book explores the scientific study of religion, distinguishing it from theological practice. Ninian Smart advocates for a phenomenological approach to examining religious attitudes without assuming divine existence. He critiques projectionist theories, particularly those of Berger, and analyzes rationality within both religious and anthropological contexts. This work addresses key issues regarding the academic status of religion, aiming to establish a more rigorous framework for its study.