Religion, Materialism and Ecology

This collection of essays by international scholars explores materialism in religious traditions and its contribution to ecological materialisms, covering themes such as space, place, hierarchy, nature, society, and worldviews. It will be an important resource for postgraduate students, researchers, and scholars in religious studies, cultural anthropology, literary studies, philosophy, and environmental studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection of essays, penned by esteemed international scholars from the fields of religious studies and the environmental humanities, serves as a timely and thought-provoking exploration of materialism in its diverse manifestations. While there may be limited consensus regarding the precise definition of materialism, it is evident that there is a renewed interest in engaging with matter in more dynamic and active ways. The volume delves into the ways in which debates surrounding new materialisms intersect with religious traditions, examining to what extent religions, characterized by their material culture and belief in the Divine within the material, can contribute innovative perspectives to discussions on ecological materialisms. Spanning a wide array of themes, including politics, architecture, hermeneutics, literature, and religion, the book brings together a series of engaging discussions on materialism within the framework of diverse methodologies and approaches. The volume investigates a diverse range of issues, including space and place, hierarchy and relationality, the interplay between nature and society, human and other agencies, and worldviews and cultural values.

Drawing upon literary and critical theory, queer philosophy, theological and social theoretical perspectives, this groundbreaking work makes a significant contribution to the environmental humanities. It will be of utmost importance to postgraduate students, researchers, and scholars in religious studies, cultural anthropology, literary studies, philosophy, and environmental studies.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032341408