The Metaphysics of Paradox
Jainism, Absolute Relativity, and Religious Pluralism
1st Edition
Published on 15. September 2018
238 pages
978-1-4985-6393-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book is an exploration into the paradoxical structure of pluralistic thinking as illuminated by both Western and Eastern insights-especially Jainism. By calling into question the most fundamental assumptions of religious pluralists, the author hopes to contribute to a paradigm shift in discourse on religious pluralism and conflicting truth claims.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
3 BW Illustrations
ISBN-13
978-1-4985-6393-2 (9781498563932)
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09/2018
Lexington Books
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Person
Wm. Andrew Schwartz is executive director of the Center for Process Studies, cofounder and executive vice president of EcoCiv, and adjunct professor of philosophy and theology at Claremont School of Theology.
Content
Introduction
Part I: The Pluralism Debates in Western Philosophy of Religion
1. The Pluralism Dilemma
2. Western Approaches to the Pluralism Dilemma
3. The Claremont Legacy & A Plurality of Pluralisms
Part II: Foundations for Religious Pluralism: A Jain Perspective
4. The Jain Doctrine of Relativity
5. Truth and Falsity in Jainism
6. Jain Responses to the Pluralism Dilemma
Part III: New Considerations: The Structure of Pluralistic Thinking
7. The One and the Many: Universals, Unity, Paradox, and Truth
8 Absolute Relativity: The Paradoxical Logic of Pluralism
Conclusion
Part I: The Pluralism Debates in Western Philosophy of Religion
1. The Pluralism Dilemma
2. Western Approaches to the Pluralism Dilemma
3. The Claremont Legacy & A Plurality of Pluralisms
Part II: Foundations for Religious Pluralism: A Jain Perspective
4. The Jain Doctrine of Relativity
5. Truth and Falsity in Jainism
6. Jain Responses to the Pluralism Dilemma
Part III: New Considerations: The Structure of Pluralistic Thinking
7. The One and the Many: Universals, Unity, Paradox, and Truth
8 Absolute Relativity: The Paradoxical Logic of Pluralism
Conclusion
