The critical theory of religion

From having to being

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ID5159510
AuthorsRudolf J Siebert, Rudolf Siebert (Western Michigan University, corresponding author), Michael R Ott (0000-0002-9390-7861, Grand Valley State University), Dustin J Byrd (0000-0003-4633-2767, Olivet College)
Year2013
Volume1
Issue1
Pages33-42
Publication date2013-04-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCritical Research on Religion (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2050-3032 • E-ISSN: 2050-3040
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/2050303213476109
OpenAlexW2129398297
LanguageEN
References cited1

In our essay we trace the evolution of the critical theory of religion, or comparative dialectical religiology, out of the critical theory of society of the Institute for Social Research or the Frankfurt School. For us, the history of religions reflects the history of humanity's intellectual and spiritual evolution. As we developed our critical theory of religion, we have tried to supersede concretely the great accomplishments of three generations of critical theorists, particularly in the field of religion. One main theme of our critical theory of religion is the dialectic of two modes of existence: having and being; egoism and altruism. As we determinately negated the critical theory of society into our comparative dialectical religiology, we also penetrated deeper into its roots in the works of Kant and Hegel, Marx and Freud, Judaism and Christianity, particularly into the mystical theology of the great dialectician Meister Eckhart and of his many modern followers. We conclude our essay with the vision of the City of Being

Critical theory · Dialectic · Epistemology · Ethical egoism · Hegelianism · Humanity · Mysticism · Sociology · Theology · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious Education and Schools · Social Psychology · Theological Perspectives and Practices

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