"An important contribution" such as?My own view is that religious and mythical perspectives have an important contribution to make to philosophy. — Jack Cummins
I believe that looking to perspectives outside of the frame of Western philosophy may enlarge our thinking — Jack Cummins
But, on the other hand, once we go beyond all 'spiritual' philosophies completely, we can go into a wasteland. — Jack Cummins
But, I do believe that it useful to think about comparative aspects of religion, with a view to whether there are any ideas which seem to stand out beyond the confines of specific cultural conditioning and conventions. — Jack Cummins
I agree that every argument needs a counter argument…every position an opposition. Atheism needs theism etc. This is good for critical thinking and even if you are a theist you should respect and acknowledge the non belief viewpoint — Deus
Or pandeism.I don't see any problem with religious notions like panentheism or even outright pantheism. — prothero
Low rent Hegelian? I don't think every argument needs a counter argument, it's there whether you want it or not. The question is why do you think this is important and what has it to do with Jack's OP? — Tom Storm
There are many threads on this site which do look at varying viewpoints, ranging from the Taoist to Buddhism, but, often, these are separate from the scope of philosophical analysis. So, in this particular thread, I am probably looking for analysis of how these ideas can be compared critically, in the overall formulation of a way of seeing life and philosophy. — Jack Cummins
↪Deus Sorry, you've lost me. — Tom Storm
It is not clear to me what you wish to discuss?
Things like: What are more common or useful notions?
Immanence vs Transcendence
Supernatural Theism (miracles and interventions) vs. the Laws of Nature
Revealed Religion vs. Meditation and Rational Inquiry
Personal vs Impersonal Notions of the Divine — prothero
What is the purpose of religion as you see it?I am asking, beyond any one specific view or interpretation of religion, whether the symbolic ideas in various religions traditions have any relevance for consideration in the widest scheme of philosophy. — Jack Cummins
And that "perennialist" sentiment is shallow. Whatever is "ultimate" necessarily is beyond all traditions made up of non-ultimate, or proximate, minds, no?There are many themes within religious traditions and various traditions of thought, so it is extremely complex, but some thinkers do believe that knowledge of the ultimate is beyond any one particular tradition. — Jack Cummins
Well, you know, you get quotes:There are many themes within religious traditions and various traditions of thought, so it is extremely complex, but some thinkers do believe that knowledge of the ultimate is beyond any one particular tradition. — Jack Cummins
Really, I am interested in what we can learn from the comparative analysis of religion. — Jack Cummins
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