first, it is argued that the rule of patterns, the natural consequences of matterialization of science,and the deliberate deviation of the western social sciences from theology are singled out as the factors which have led to the total ignorance of such subject as theology and sociology. similar cases happen in philosophy and science. due to the prevailing cultural atmospher in the west, such a...

Although religion deals with humankind’s ultimate concerns, such as universal compassion or the quest for divine peace and perfection, to some people the psychological study of religion and spirituality may seem only marginally relevant to positive psychology. In part, this could be because of the negative stances that many theorists have taken toward religion. For instance, Freud (1927/1953) c...

This paper aimed to present a novel approach the comparative philosophy of religion which I call traditions-oriented. It is related and yet distinct from both confessional (tradition-oriented) theology. begins with reflection on meaning employment ‘comparison’ in context philosophical analysis. What follows an analysis nature practice conducted under umbrella concept religion. After sketching o...

Habermas on genealogy, metaphysics and religion Habermas’s impressive history of philosophy presents itself both as a comprehensive account the Western from its beginning to 19th century genealogy post-metaphysical thinking. In this paper I argue that twofold goal creates serious methodological problem. also find understanding unclear partly misguided. If is correct it has consequences not only...

religious experience is a novel issue in the field of theology and the philosophy of religion; it denotes god’s manifestationin the experiencer, which comes about in certain feelings and states. these states of the experiencer may sometimes be considered as a confirmation of his innate disposition, or the religious experience and proof of human nature maybe hastily deemed the same. however, the...