Benjamin Schewel
Biographic Data
| ID | 1205908 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Benjamin Schewel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Benjamin |
| FAMILY NAME | Schewel |
| SIGNATURE | SCHEWEL B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Groningen |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 2 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Seven Ways of Looking at Religion: The Major Narratives
Religion and European Society: A Primer
Transformational Post-Secularism: An Overlooked Strand of Thought
This article identifies an overlooked strand of post-secular thought, which I call “transformational.” Transformational post-secularism differs from other prominent post-secularisms by envisioning the emergence of a new socio-spiritual order that transcends modern secularism without abandoning its commitment to diversity. This article clarifies the main features of transformational post-secularism and identifies the historical context in which it…
Religion and Public Discourse in an Age of Transition: Reflections on Bahá’í Practice and Thought
The essays in this volume advance new lines of inquiry in a growing conversation on the role of religion in public discourse by engaging ideas and experiences from the Bahá’í Faith. A central theme of the book is the need to discover modes of public discourse that can help humanity transition towards a more integrated global society.
Post-Secularism in a World-Historical Light: The Axial Age Thesis as an Alternative to Secularization
The secularization thesis claims that religion will lose its public influence as the forces of modernity advance. This hypothesis has long functioned as a paradigm within the humanities and social sciences. However, due to the apparent "resurgence" of publicly influential religion throughout the world in recent years, scholars have recognized that a "straightforward narrative of progress from the religious to the secular" is no longer viable. I d…
Human Rights in an Advancing Civilization
Today most people accept that religion is “back” in world affairs, whatever they might make of that. But much work remains to be done—by religious believers and non-believers alike—if we are to res
What Is “Postsecular” About Global Political Discourse
Additional informationNotes on contributorsBenjamin Schewel is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Leuven (KUL). He is the former recipient of a Fulbright fellowship
Post-Secularism in a World-Historical Light: The Axial Age Thesis as an Alternative to Secularization
The secularization thesis claims that religion will lose its public influence as the forces of modernity advance. This hypothesis has long functioned as a paradigm within the humanities and social sciences. However, due to the apparent "resurgence" of publicly influential religion throughout the world in recent years, scholars have recognized that a "straightforward narrative of progress from the religious to the secular" is no longer viable. I d…
What Is “Postsecular” About Global Political Discourse
Additional informationNotes on contributorsBenjamin Schewel is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Leuven (KUL). He is the former recipient of a Fulbright fellowship
Human Rights in an Advancing Civilization
Today most people accept that religion is “back” in world affairs, whatever they might make of that. But much work remains to be done—by religious believers and non-believers alike—if we are to res
What Is “Postsecular” About Global Political Discourse
Additional informationNotes on contributorsBenjamin Schewel is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Leuven (KUL). He is the former recipient of a Fulbright fellowship
Religion and Public Discourse in an Age of Transition: Reflections on Bahá’í Practice and Thought
The essays in this volume advance new lines of inquiry in a growing conversation on the role of religion in public discourse by engaging ideas and experiences from the Bahá’í Faith. A central theme of the book is the need to discover modes of public discourse that can help humanity transition towards a more integrated global society.
Post-Secularism in a World-Historical Light: The Axial Age Thesis as an Alternative to Secularization
The secularization thesis claims that religion will lose its public influence as the forces of modernity advance. This hypothesis has long functioned as a paradigm within the humanities and social sciences. However, due to the apparent "resurgence" of publicly influential religion throughout the world in recent years, scholars have recognized that a "straightforward narrative of progress from the religious to the secular" is no longer viable. I d…
Religion and European Society: A Primer
Transformational Post-Secularism: An Overlooked Strand of Thought
This article identifies an overlooked strand of post-secular thought, which I call “transformational.” Transformational post-secularism differs from other prominent post-secularisms by envisioning the emergence of a new socio-spiritual order that transcends modern secularism without abandoning its commitment to diversity. This article clarifies the main features of transformational post-secularism and identifies the historical context in which it…
Seven Ways of Looking at Religion: The Major Narratives
Political science (6 works) · Religion and Society Interactions (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Religion, Society, and Development (4 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Politics (3 works) · Art (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · History (2 works)