In:
The Heythrop Journal, Wiley, Vol. 56, No. 6 ( 2015-11), p. 958-974
Abstract:
This article explores the differences between M arcel G auchet and C harles T aylor with respect to their theories of secularization. It starts by looking at their resemblances; it continues by distinguishing a two‐fold difference in their approach. The variation within their similar methodologies is examined, and then the consequences of these divergent definitions of religion are investigated. We focus on four themes: the role of the Axial religions, the significance of I ncarnation and R eformation, the significance of C hristianity as the ‘religion of the departure from religion’, and the possibility of religious ‘conversion’. T aylor's and G auchet's views on the future of religion diverge as a function of their different interpretations of ‘fulfilment’ and ‘hunger for meaning’.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0018-1196
,
1468-2265
DOI:
10.1111/heyj.2015.56.issue-6
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2015
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2016721-0
SSG:
0
SSG:
1
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