John Hick's Religious Pluralism in Global Perspective

This volume contains new scholarly contributions to celebrate the 100th birthday of John Hick, a philosopher of religion whose works continue to have a significant global impact in today's religiously diverse and conflict-ridden world. It includes both Western and non-Western engagement with his thinking in contexts such as Japan, China, Korea, Nigeria, and India, where Christianity is a minority religion with little political power. The collection examines how Hicks' philosophy of religious pluralism has been received, appropriated, and appraised by scholars of Hinduism, Jainism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and African traditional religions, and how it continues to impact current thinking on religious pluralism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This extensive volume presents a collection of cutting-edge scholarly contributions, honoring the remarkable life and work of John Hick, a renowned philosopher of religion whose ideas continue to hold immense global significance in the contemporary world, characterized by its religious diversity and conflicts. Hick's writings have profoundly reshaped the understanding of religious pluralism, primarily in the Western context where Christianity holds a dominant position. However, this volume goes beyond that, encompassing both Western and non-Western engagements with Hick's thought in diverse contexts such as Japan, China, Korea, Nigeria, and India, where Christianity is a minority religion with limited political influence. What sets this collection apart is its unique approach of engaging Hicks's pluralistic hypothesis in a constructive dialogue with scholars from various religious traditions, including Hinduism, Jainism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and African traditional religions. By doing so, the book explores how these scholars have received, appropriated, and assessed Hick's philosophy of religious pluralism, offering valuable insights into its impact and ongoing relevance in the field of religious pluralism.

This collection examines the diverse perspectives and interpretations of Hick's philosophy by these scholars, highlighting both the appreciation and critiques that have been directed towards it. It sheds light on how Hick's ideas have influenced and shaped the thinking of these scholars, contributing to the ongoing debate initiated by his work. The volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and students interested in exploring the complexities of religious pluralism, interfaith dialogue, and the interface between religion and society.

In conclusion, this volume offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of John Hick's philosophy of religious pluralism, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives and interpretations from scholars across different religious traditions. It contributes significantly to the ongoing debate on religious pluralism and serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of this critical issue in today's world.

Weight: 584g
Dimension: 152 x 217 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031110078
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023