Religion in the Era of Postsecularism (Routledge Studies in Religion and Politics) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138339199 ISBN 13: 9781138339194

Publisher: Routledge, 2019

Synopsis

Exploring the viability of new perspectives on secularisation and the idea of postsecularism, this book reflects on their relevance when considered in the context of different societies within and outside the West.

The topic of secularisation has been recently reconsidered by prominent theorists, such as Jürgen Habermas, Talal Asad, Charles Taylor, and José Casanova. Offering a comparative critique of postsecularism, the contributors extend the discourse on postsecularism to include non-Western experiences, providing comprehensive perspectives on the role of religion in the public sphere and considering the validity of the concept of postsecularism. Drawn from a variety of disciplines, the contributors articulate a coherent analysis of the role of religion in the public sphere from a perspective that engages in the envisaged dialogue.

This insightful book will be important for those researching secularism and postsecularism, especially from a non-Western perspective, and it will also be of interest to scholars working on politics and religion in general, political philosophy, and African studies.

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About the Author

Uchenna Okeja is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Rhodes University, South Africa, and a fellow at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study. His research interests are in the area of political philosophy, ethics, and critical theory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138339199
• ISBN 13: 9781138339194
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172
• Editor: Okeja Uchenna