Otto's Naturalism And Religion

Crown Theological Library V17

von Rudolf Otto

388 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Otto's Naturalism and Religion is a book that explores the relationship between naturalism and religion. Written by Rudolf Otto, a German theologian and philosopher, the book is part of the Crown Theological Library series and was first published in 1904. In the book, Otto argues that naturalism, which is the belief that only natural laws and forces operate in the world, cannot fully explain the religious experience. He contends that there is a transcendent reality beyond the natural world that can only be apprehended through religious experience. Otto draws on his extensive knowledge of religious traditions from around the world to support his arguments. He uses examples from Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism to illustrate the ways in which religious experience transcends the natural world. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the naturalistic worldview and its limitations. The second part explores the religious experience and how it differs from naturalistic experiences. The third part examines the relationship between naturalism and religion in more detail, looking at the ways in which they intersect and diverge. Overall, Otto's Naturalism and Religion is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of religious experience and its relationship to the natural world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of religion or the intersection of science and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Religiöse Aspekte Theologie
• ISBN: 9781430442899
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC