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Global philosophy of religion(s)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2019

VICTORIA S. HARRISON Open the ORCID record for VICTORIA S. HARRISON [Opens in a new window]
VICTORIA S. HARRISON*
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University of Macau, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, E21, Avenida da Universidade, Macau, SAR, China
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e-mail: vharrison@um.edu.mo
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Abstract

Drawing on the work of Mark Siderits, Jay Garfield, and others, I introduce a global approach to the philosophy of religion that is inspired by ‘fusion’, ‘engagement’, or ‘confluence’ philosophy. To globalize the philosophy of religion requires more than expanding its traditional disciplinary scope or broadening its range of questions; it requires philosophers who are conversant in more than one philosophical tradition. I argue that this approach offers a viable way to develop the discipline by providing a platform for deep and authentic engagement in philosophical inquiry that crosses traditional religious and philosophical boundaries.

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Religious Studies , Volume 56 , Special Issue 1: Philosophy of Religions: Cross-Cultural, Multi-Religious Approaches , March 2020 , pp. 20 - 31
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2019

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