Ninian smarts analysis of the dimensions of religion and of religious experience bryan s. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I would highly recommend this book to any reader of serious works on humanity. Ninian smart, universtity of california, santa barbara. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs by ninian. By ninian smart the long search 1st american hardcover dec 17, 1976. This is an unusual book on religious belief systems. At the end of december 1998, ninian smart retired from his longtime position at the university of california at santa barbara. Ninian smart books list of books by author ninian smart. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Roderick ninian smart 1927 2001 usually cited without his first name was one of the most influential religion scholars of the twentieth century. He attended oxford university and after graduating was appointed to a lecturership at the university of wales. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs with exploring religions and analysing worldviews and argues for the neutral, dispassionate study of different religious and secular systemsa process i call worldview analysis. Worldviews by ninian smart, 9780024120311, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the religious experience of mankind and in worldviews smart had made. Dimensions of the sacred by ninian smart paperback. He explores in a detailed and detached manner all the major religionsbuddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, and.
He explores in a detailed and detached manner all the major religionsbuddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, and judaism. Among his many books are buddhism and christianity. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Ninian smart will certainly be seen as a giant among his peers since smart s many books opened religion to scholar and layperson alike. Worldviews, crosscultural explorations of human beliefs ninian smart on. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. His book the worlds religions 1989 also reached a considerable popular readership. Book arrived quick as promised and in good condition. Rather, the mythic dimension of religions comprises the significant stories, either real or imagined, which describe the relationship between the divine and the human realm. He was a pioneer in the field of secular religious studies. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs 3rd edition by ninian smart jul 5, 1999. Roderick ninian smart 6 may 1927 29 january 2001 was a scottish writer and university. Ninian smart was born in cambridge in 1927 into a family of scottish academics his two brothers also became professors. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs by ninian smart online at alibris.
Combining academic and personal leadership with a generosity of spirit and gracious personality, he was loved and cherished by many people all over the world. Roderick ninian smart 6 may 1927 29 january 2001 was a scottish writer and university educator. Ninian smart considers christianity, judaism, islam, hinduism, buddhism. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs, by smart, 3rd edition isbn 9780209801 ship for free. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read phenomenon of religion. Worldcat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Ninian smart s most popular book is the worlds religions.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Books by ninian smart author of the worlds religions. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs 3rd edition by ninian smart. It is subtitled crosscultural explorations of human beliefs which it certainly is. The result of twentyfive years of research, this comprehensive book is. Ninian smart smart embarks on a worldwide tour of traditional religions and secular ideologies. Ninian smart pondered these questions for the better part of five decades. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about worldviews. Sep 07, 2008 author of religions of the world series, worldviews, reasons and faiths, doctrine and argument in indian philosophy, philosophers and religious truth, world philosophies, the religious experience of mankind, the philosophy of religion. It shows readers the dynamics of each tradition, and emphasizes that although the various traditions may all share similar aspects, they each assign varying. This text offers a balanced, wideranging, and realistic approach to the study of modern religion. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs edition 3.
Ninian smart on the philosophy of worldviews springerlink. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. As one of the worlds foremost scholars of religion, and the author of some 30 books, he was widely regarded until his death in january 2001 as an elder statesmen in the world of religious studies. Ninian smarts seven dimensions of religion and why is it. The philosophy of worldviews, or the philosophy of religion transformed, in thomas dean ed. An introduction to the history and philosophy of science richard dewitt. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Smart embarks on a worldwide tour of traditional religions and secular ideologies. A voyage of discovery, fourth edition, considersappropriately enoughreligions. Click download or read online button to get worldviews book now. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs 3rd edition 3rd edition.
Rowny professor of comparative religions at the university of california, santa barbara. He calls for an overhaul of the philosophy of religion that would have it abandon its traditional. Ninian smarts work on religion has been mainly descriptive. He also discusses ideologiesnationalism, marxism, democracy, secular humanismwhich often rival religion and in an important sense are themselves religious. In 1967 he established the first department of religious studies in the united kingdom at the new university of lancaster where he was also provicechancellor, having already chaired one of the largest and most prestigious departments. Pdf ebook worldviews, crosscultural explorations of human beliefs, by ninian smart. Ninian smart s analysis of the dimensions of religion and of religious experience bryan s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The future of religion an interview with ninian smart. Islamjudaism what is involved in modern religious studies or worldview analysis. Ninian smarts analysis of the dimensions of religion and of. It shows readers the dynamics of each tradition, and emphasizes that although the various traditions may all share similar aspects, they. Worldviews by ninian smart, 9780209801, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs 3rd edition by smart, ninian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He begins with an inventory of worldviews a term encompassing both religion in the traditional sense and ideology, dividing the world up. Forms and orders of ceremonies private andor public often regarded as revealed. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs 3rd edition 9780209801. The ninian smart annual memorial lecture, created in his honour, alternates between lancaster and santa barbara. This proved for me a wonderful starter book for understanding the point of view of believers in various religions, something which i am definitely not. Sometimes narratives fit together into a fairly complete and systematic interpretation of the universe and humans place in it. It offers a unique way of dealing with the diversity of religious perspectives presented by judaism, christianity, islam, hinduism. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This book offers a balanced, wideranging, and realistic approach to the full range of worldviews, showing how, whether religious or secular, they define the human values that drive the engines of both continuity and change worldwide. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs, 3rd edition. The meaning of myth is not the common one of stories or ideas that are false.
For courses in introduction to world religions and introduction to religious studies. It explores and analyzes the many dimensions not only of the major religious traditions, but also those of the civil religions e. Ninian smart considers christianity, judaism, islam, hinduism, buddhism, shintoism, as well as marxistleninism, maoism, nationalism, and native american, african, and other systems of belief. Rivals and allies 1993, choosing a faith 1995, and the religious experience 5th edition, 1996. A worldview or worldview is the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the whole of the individuals or societys knowledge and point of view. Crosscultural explorations of human beliefs 3rd edition by ninian smart pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad this book offers a balanced, wideranging, and realistic approach to the full range of worldviews, showing how, whether religious or secular, they define the human values that drive the engines of both continuity and change worldwide. At loyola, he is honoured by the ninian smart award for excellence in religious studies. Some narratives attempt to provide a fairly complete and systematic interpretation of the universe and humans place in it. Rennie, department of philosophy and religion, westminster college, new wilmington pa 161720001 ed. Ninian smart has 76 books on goodreads with 1797 ratings. Jan 01, 1983 this book offers a balanced, wideranging, and realistic approach to the full range of worldviews, showing how, whether religious or secular, they define the human values that drive the engines of both continuity and change worldwide. He points out that religions and comparable worldviews should be studied at least as much. It was a great price which i was really proud of finding compared to others in my class who said they paid double and even sometime triple. Ninian smart is a leading scholar in the field of world religions.
Essays on the crosscultural philosophy of religion, albany. Dimensions of the sacred by ninian smart paperback university. For instance, the religious philosopher ninian smart begins his worldviews. This book offers a balanced, wideranging, and realistic approach to the full range of worldviews. Phenomenon of religion ebook written by ninian smart. Worldviews, crosscultural explorations of human beliefs. What a boring book but i needed this for my world religion class.
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