Language, Religion, Knowledge

Past and Present

Autori

• James Turner

Parametri

• 218 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione

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The book delves into the evolution of higher education, emphasizing the impact of language and religious thought on knowledge formation. It examines the historical development of higher learning in the U.S. and current challenges, highlighting themes such as philology, historicism, and disciplinary specialization. James Turner critiques the decline of religious perspectives in academia, arguing that this has led to fragmentation and a loss of depth in knowledge. He proposes integrating religious intellectual traditions to enrich contemporary scholarship while maintaining secular advantages.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2003

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