Naturalism And Religion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163427118)

Naturalism and Religion is a philosophical book written by Rudolf Otto, a German theologian and philosopher. The book explores the relationship between naturalism and religion, and argues that naturalism, which is the belief that only natural laws and forces operate in the world, cannot fully explain the religious experience. Otto argues that religion is a unique experience that cannot be reduced to naturalistic explanations, and that it involves a sense of awe and mystery that cannot be explained by scientific inquiry. He also explores the concept of the numinous, which refers to the experience of the divine or supernatural, and argues that it is a fundamental aspect of religious experience.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of naturalism and its limitations in explaining religious experience. The second part delves deeper into the concept of the numinous and its role in religious experience. The third part explores the relationship between naturalism and religion in more detail, and argues that a purely naturalistic worldview cannot fully account for the religious experience.Overall, Naturalism and Religion is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to rethink their understanding of the relationship between science and religion. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or the nature of religious experience.Edited With An Introduction By Rev. W. D. Morrison.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.

Author: Rudolf Otto
ISBN-10: 116342711X
ISBN-13: 9781163427118
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 456
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d