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Discover a groundbreaking exploration of Australian Religious Thought that bridges the gap between faith and social reform. This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of religious ideas permeating Australia's intellectual landscape, showcasing contributions from both conventionally religious scholars and secular thinkers alike. With ISBN 9781922235763, this BRAND NEW publication from Monash University Publishing (2016) offers six revisionist studies that illuminate the profound impact of religious thought on social progress in Australia.
Readers will engage with innovative concepts such as 'sacral secularity,' which challenges traditional views of secularism in Australia. The book also interprets religious liberalism as a transnational phenomenon, emphasizing its role as a catalyst for social change. Each section invites readers to rethink established narratives of Australian history by presenting a wider lens on theology and post-secular consciousness among intellectuals.
This essential read highlights the importance of recognizing the religious undercurrents in Australian culture, as articulated by Wayne Hudson, who passionately describes the underestimated religious dimension of Australia’s cultural heritage. With detailed analyses and thought-provoking discussions, this book is a must-have for those interested in the intersection of religion, philosophy, and social reform in Australia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922235763
Year: 2016
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
This book provides new perspectives on the relationship between religious thought and social reform in Australia. It argues that religious thought can be found in many intellectuals in Australia, both in the religiously inclined and in those who were not conventionally religious. Drawing together existing and new research, this book opens up new perspectives and re-thematises the field in six exploratory studies. Each study is revisionist in some respects. Shapes of disbelief are explored in intellectuals of many types. The concept of sacral secularity is used to complex and contest discussions of 'the secular' in Australia. Religious liberalism is interpreted as transnational and as often a source of social reform. Interactions between religious thought and philosophy are discussed in some detail, as is the development of theology, which has received relatively little attention from historians. Account is also taken of what might perhaps be called post-secular consciousness in many intellectuals. Taking religious thought more seriously suggests possible revisions to the way the national story has been told.There was more serious intellectual life in Australia than some historians have claimed, and a considerable part of it was in a broad sense 'religious'. 'Wayne Hudson tells the story of a previously underestimated religious dimension of Australian cultural and intellectual history with assurance and zest' -Frank Bongiorno
Readers will engage with innovative concepts such as 'sacral secularity,' which challenges traditional views of secularism in Australia. The book also interprets religious liberalism as a transnational phenomenon, emphasizing its role as a catalyst for social change. Each section invites readers to rethink established narratives of Australian history by presenting a wider lens on theology and post-secular consciousness among intellectuals.
This essential read highlights the importance of recognizing the religious undercurrents in Australian culture, as articulated by Wayne Hudson, who passionately describes the underestimated religious dimension of Australia’s cultural heritage. With detailed analyses and thought-provoking discussions, this book is a must-have for those interested in the intersection of religion, philosophy, and social reform in Australia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922235763
Year: 2016
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
This book provides new perspectives on the relationship between religious thought and social reform in Australia. It argues that religious thought can be found in many intellectuals in Australia, both in the religiously inclined and in those who were not conventionally religious. Drawing together existing and new research, this book opens up new perspectives and re-thematises the field in six exploratory studies. Each study is revisionist in some respects. Shapes of disbelief are explored in intellectuals of many types. The concept of sacral secularity is used to complex and contest discussions of 'the secular' in Australia. Religious liberalism is interpreted as transnational and as often a source of social reform. Interactions between religious thought and philosophy are discussed in some detail, as is the development of theology, which has received relatively little attention from historians. Account is also taken of what might perhaps be called post-secular consciousness in many intellectuals. Taking religious thought more seriously suggests possible revisions to the way the national story has been told.There was more serious intellectual life in Australia than some historians have claimed, and a considerable part of it was in a broad sense 'religious'. 'Wayne Hudson tells the story of a previously underestimated religious dimension of Australian cultural and intellectual history with assurance and zest' -Frank Bongiorno