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OverviewAnalytic philosophy of religion and philosophical theology are known for being focused on issues pertaining specifically to Judeo-Christian theism. This volume answers the call for novel work on a broader range of ideas about the spiritual, engaging with key concepts and neglected recent literature from other traditions. Alternative Conceptions of the Spiritual engages with polytheism, animism, panspiritism and theophanism as propounded by recent philosophers and members of lesser-known spiritual traditions and new religious movements. Summarizing and assessing their core ideas and arguments with both clarity and sympathy, Dumsday combines respectful dialogue with logical rigour. Providing an accessible introduction to a rich and nuanced set of traditions largely overlooked in contemporary philosophical scholarship, the work will be welcomed by philosophers, theologians and students of new religious movements. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Travis DumsdayPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic ISBN: 9781350382657ISBN 10: 1350382655 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 19 September 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Polytheism 3. Animism 4. Panspiritism 5. Theophanism 6. Conclusion Glossary Notes References IndexReviewsDisplaying his deep knowledge of metaphysics and an admirable friendliness to every theme and thinker, Dumsday opens up new areas of the philosophy of religion to fruitful exploration. His expert conceptual spadework, subtle analysis of arguments, and judicious selection of topics warranting further attention will help many an investigator get up to speed quickly on his neglected themes and show them where they can make their mark. * J. L. Schellenberg, Professor of Philosophy, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada * Displaying his deep knowledge of metaphysics and an admirable friendliness to every theme and thinker, Dumsday opens up new areas of the philosophy of religion to fruitful exploration. His expert conceptual spadework, subtle analysis of arguments, and judicious selection of topics warranting further attention will help many an investigator get up to speed quickly on his neglected themes and show them where they can make their mark. * J. L. Schellenberg, Professor of Philosophy, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada * Philosophers of religion commonly see Christian theism and metaphysical naturalism as the only two live options. This leaves them ill equipped to explore other models of ultimate reality, such as polytheism and animism. In this clear and incisive book, Travis Dumsday demonstrates the philosophical interest of these and other minority traditions - a must-read for philosophers of religion and lay readers who want to expand their philosophical horizons. * Helen De Cruz, Professor of Philosophy and Danforth Chair in the Humanities, Saint Louis University, USA * Author InformationTravis Dumsday is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Concordia University of Edmonton, Canada. He is the author of Dispositionalism and the Metaphysics of Science (2019), Assisted Suicide in Canada (2021) and The Marian Apparitions at Zeitoun (2024). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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