Word Meaning And Belief

Author : S.G. Pulman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134995073

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Word Meaning and Belief by S.G. Pulman Pdf

First published in 1983, the aim of this book is to diagnose linguists’ failure to advance satisfactory theories of lexical meaning, then to propose the requirements that such a theory should meet and, drawing on work in philosophy and psychology, to take the first steps towards satisfying these requirements. It begins by discussing the work of Quine on the indeterminacy of translation and it is shown that attempts by linguists to answer Quine’s arguments by proposing universal ‘semantic primitives’ or their equivalents is unsatisfactory. The relation between the theory of word meaning and the theory of categorisation is explored, and an alternative to Rosch’s ‘family resemblance’ account of the ‘prototype’ effect in both nouns and verbs is provided. The author argues that identification of certain implicit categories like ‘action’ and ‘event’ can be related to principles of individuation, and builds on the work of Kripke and Putnam on proper names and natural kind terms. This book will be of interest to students of linguistics and the philosophy of language.

Author : S. G. Pulman
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780893912017

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Work Meaning and Belief by S. G. Pulman Pdf

This volume is concerned with aspects of word meaning within the general methodological framework of generative grammar. Its aim is to diagnose linguists' failure to advance satisfactory theories of lexical meaning, then to propose the requirements that such a theory should meet and, drawing on work in philosophy and psychology, to take the first steps toward satisfying these requirements. The author argues that despite the objections of some philsophers, a scientifically respectable theory of word meaning is possible.

Author : Tim Crane
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674088832

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The Meaning of Belief by Tim Crane Pdf

Current debate about religion seems to be going nowhere. Atheists persist with their arguments, many plausible and some unanswerable, but they make no impact on believers. Defenders of religion find atheists equally unwilling to cede ground. Noting that religion is not what atheists think it is, Tim Crane offers a way out of this stalemate.

Author : Aaron W. Hughes,Russell T. McCutcheon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000427462

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Religion in 50 Words by Aaron W. Hughes,Russell T. McCutcheon Pdf

Religion in 50 Words: A Critical Vocabulary is the first of a two-volume work that seeks to transform the study of religion by offering a radically critical perspective. It does so by providing a succinct and critical examination of the key words used in the modern study of religion. Arranged alphabetically, the book explores the historic roots, varied uses, and current significance and utility of the technical terms used within the current field of religious studies. These are the terms that both students and scholars routinely deploy to think about, describe, and analyze data—sometimes without realizing that they are themselves technical tools in need of attention. Among the topics covered: Belief Critical Culture Definition Environment Gender Ideology Lived religion Material religion Orthodoxy Politics Race Sacred/profane Secular Theory This book submits all of its terms to a critical interrogation and subsequent re-description, thereby allowing a collective reframing of the field. This volume is an indispensable resource for students and academics working in religious studies.

Author : F. Kristensen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789401765800

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The Meaning of Religion by F. Kristensen Pdf

Author : Frank Whaling
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Belief and doubt
ISBN : 0752350005

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Larousse Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions by Frank Whaling Pdf

"A comprehensive outline of spiritual concepts from prehistory to the present"--Cover.

Author : Charles Taliaferro,Elsa J. Marty
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781501325267

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A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion, Second Edition by Charles Taliaferro,Elsa J. Marty Pdf

A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable resource for students and scholars. Covering historical and contemporary figures, arguments, and terms, it offers an overview of the vital themes that make philosophy of religion the growing, vigorous field that it is today. It covers world religions and sources from east and west. Entries have been crafted for clarity, succinctness, and engagement. This second edition includes new entries, extended coverage of non-Christian topics, as well as revisions and updates throughout. The first edition was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year.

Author : Roberto Cipriani,Franco Garelli
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004319301

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Annual Review of the Sociology of Religion by Roberto Cipriani,Franco Garelli Pdf

Atheism is increasing, but as a phenomenon continues to be at the fringe of current research. Atheist groups and ideologies represent a wide range of attitudes, behaviour and ways of acting towards religion. The lack of a clear definition of what being atheist (or an unbeliever) means today invites us to study the issue in greater depth. This volume represents a first attempt at understanding and scrutinizing atheism, offering both a global perspective as well as specific case studies.

Author : Mehmet Yavuz Seker
Publisher : Tughra Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597848770

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A Map of the Divine Subtle Faculty by Mehmet Yavuz Seker Pdf

The heart in the Islamic understanding is the expression of a human being's spiritual existence. It is a Divine gift and Divine subtle faculty bestowed upon humanity. It is a polished mirror reflecting God. Like a general, the heart commands all other bodily organs and faculties, which are its troops, Everything that comes from a human being, whether good or bad, is a product of the heart. Mehmet Y. Seker, a scholar of Sufism and tasawwuf, studies the concept of the heart in the Islamic tradition looking at how it is approached by three prominent scholars and thinkers of Islam: Ghazali, Said Nursi, and Fethullah Gulen. Being the first in English to take as its focus the human heart from an Islamic spiritual, this book comparatively analyzes classical and modern age interpretations and evaluations on the concept and adds to the rich literature of spirituality in the Islamic tradition.

Author : Jeffrey D. Lavoie
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611461855

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A Search for Meaning in Victorian Religion by Jeffrey D. Lavoie Pdf

Christian mystic, astrologer, and spiritualist, Charles Carleton Massey (1838–1905) underwent an eclectic spiritual journey that resulted in a series of articles, letters, and booklets that have largely been neglected by modern society. Massey was a child of privilege formally trained as a barrister of law at the Westminster School and the son of the English Minister of Finance for India. He devoted his life to solving the metaphysical mysteries of existence leading him into the world of religious philosophy that placed him in the middle of a crossroads between Victorian science, religion, and philosophy. Beginning his journey as a Spiritualist, Massey continued on a course that brought him into the Theosophical Society, eventually becoming the founding president of its British branch, going through the ranks of the Society of Psychical Research and ultimately into his final role as a Christian mystic. This indispensable work combines Massey’s collected writings with never before published letters organized topically in order to define Massey’s unique world-view for a new generation of readers. This book covers a range of topics from the “nature of God” to the “microcosm and macrocosm” to “Satanism” and “reincarnation” all the while allowing the reader a rare glimpse into Victorian England and the social and religious issues of this time period. The recollections recorded in this book though written over a hundred years ago, are dealt with in such a simple yet profound way that remain relevant to modern spiritual seekers of all types.

Author : Gabriel Moran
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606082324

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Uniqueness by Gabriel Moran Pdf

The concept of the uniqueness of Christianity often blocks attempts at dialogue with other religions. Traditionally, the argument goes: if Christianity is unique, then to dialogue with others somehow diminishes the weight of the claim that Jesus and the Gospel are unique. But what if uniqueness, properly defined, actually constitutes the key for understanding both Jewish and Christian traditions? Author Gabriel Moran frames his analysis of uniqueness by discussing the implications of that question. In this fluent and conversational work, Moran examines the paradox surrounding the concept of uniqueness in Christian and Jewish religious traditions. He uncovers the layers of meaning that accrue in a word that is in some sense both illogical and yet indispensable for human religious conversation. Tracing a logic of uniqueness embodied in revelation, faith, chosenness, covenant, and mediator, Moran opens a conversation between Jews and Christians that will lead readers to greater wisdom and religious depth.

Author : Wilfred Cantwell Smith
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451420145

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The Meaning and End of Religion by Wilfred Cantwell Smith Pdf

Wilfred Cantwell Smith, maintained in this vastly important work that Westerners have misperceived religious life by making "religion" into one thing. He shows the inadequacy of "religion" to capture the living, endlessly variable ways and traditions in which religious faith presents itself in the world.

Author : Joseph Faà di Bruno
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HNG824

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Catholic Belief; Or, A Short and Simple Exposition of Catholic Doctrine by Joseph Faà di Bruno Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2206 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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THE ENCYCLOPAEDIC DICTIONARY by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dirk-Martin Grube
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789004325241

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Interpretation and Meaning in Philosophy and Religion by Dirk-Martin Grube Pdf

This volume synthesizes cutting-edge philosophical reflections on interpretation (Krausz, Lamarque, Leddy, Hagberg, Gibson) with their application to the practice of interpreting religious texts (Grube, Gokhale, Karrer-Grube), combining new philosophical insights with a thorough analysis of their application to religion.