This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L. Berger, an internationally renowned sociologist of religion. Secularization theory—which saw modernity as leading to a decline of religion—has been empirically falsified. It should be replaced by a nuanced theory of pluralism. In this new book, Berger outlines the possible foundations for such a theory, addressing a wide range of issues spanning individual faith, interreligious societies, and the political order. He proposes a conversation around a new paradigm for religion and pluralism in an age of multiple modernities. The book also includes responses from three eminent scholars of religion: Nancy Ammerman, Detlef Pollack, and Fenggang Yang.

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Outlines a new paradigm for understanding religion and pluralism in an age of multiple modernities. Along the way, the author addresses a wide range of issues spanning individual faith, inter religious societies, and the political order. It also includes responses from three eminent scholars of religion.
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ISBN
9781614517504
Publisert
2014-08-19
Utgiver
De Gruyter
Vekt
366 gr
Høyde
230 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
161

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Biografisk notat

Peter L. Berger, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.