Representing Religion: History, Theory, Crisis

(Part of the Religion in Culture: Studies in Social Contest and Construction Series)

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If religion is continually in a state of flux how can the study of religion critically examine contemporary religious beliefs and values? 'Representing Religion' critically examines this "crisis of representation". The volume traces the history of religious studies, critiquing the concept that "experience" is central to understanding religion. The views of influential semioticians and philosophers - notably Nietzsche, Saussure, Foucault, Barthes,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1845530926

ISBN13:9781845530921

Release Date:July 2006

Publisher:Routledge

Length:222 Pages

Weight:0.61 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.7" x 8.4"

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Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences

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Representing Religion: History, Theory, Crisis

(Part of the Religion in Culture: Studies in Social Contest and Construction Series)

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