Abstract: Preface Section 7 Individual Traditions: i Buddhism: Mysticism and scripture in Theravada Buddhism Theravada and processes: Nirvana as a meta-process The dramatic effect of the Buddha on Western theories of religion. ii Hinduism: Indian arguments about the existence of God The analogy of meaning and the tasks of comparative philosophy Swami Vivekananda as a philosopher Integral knowledge and the 4 theories of existence. Iii Chinese Religions/Worldviews: Reflections on Chinese religious and other worldviews in regard to modernization Maoism and religion The bounds of religion and the transition from the Tao to Mao. iv Christianity: Myth and transcendence. v Islam Islamic responses to the West Salman Rushdie in a plural world. Vi Shamanism: The 21st century and small peoples. vii New Religious Movements: Distinctively Californian spiritual movements. Section 8 Worldview Analysis: Religions in the Modern World: Religion and polity: reflections on the history of religions and the analysis of politics - a question of definition Religion and nationalism in India and Sri Lanka Buddhism, Sri Lanka, and the prospects for peace The importance of diasporas. Section 9 Christian Theology of Religions and Interfaith Dialogue: Revelation, reason and religions The relation between Christianity and other great religions God's body Soft natural theology Section 10 Plurality of Religions: Religious Interpretations: The convergence of religions A contemplation of absolutes Models for understanding the relations between religions Pluralism. Section 11 Plurality of Religions: Ethico-Political Implications: On knowing what is uncertain The epistemology of pluralism: the basis of liberal philosophy Does a universal standard of value need to be higher-order? Worldview-pluralism: an important paradox and its possible solution. Section 12 Conclusion: An ultimate vision. Appendix 1 Additional Publications by Ninian Smart (grouped according to section) Appendix 2 The Ninian Smart archive and bibliography, John J. Shepherd Index.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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