Understanding other religions : al-Biruni's and Gadamer's "fusion of horizons"

Ataman, Kemal

Understanding other religions : al-Biruni's and Gadamer's "fusion of horizons" [Text] Kemal Ataman - Washington, D.C. Council for Research in Values and Philosophy 2008 - 135 p. : index : pbk. ; 23 cm. - Cultural heritage and contemporary change vol. 19 .

Acknowledgments Introduction On the way to understanding : fusion of horizons (horizontverschmelzung) A. Hermeneutical significance of horizon (horizont) B. Fusion of horizons : assimilation or participation Al-Biruni's understanding of other religions A. Background and context B. Fusion of horizons : assimilation or participation? C. al-Biruni's method of studying other religions Conclusion Ways of encountering the other A. Background of the problem B. Exclusivism : Karl Barth C. Inclusivism : Karl Rahner Pluralism : John Hick E. Evaluation F. Conclusion Between exclusivism and pluralism A. Objectivism-relativism debate revisited B. Beyond exclusivism and pluralism : a questionable attempt General conclusions.

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Gadamer, Hans Georg, 1900-
Hermeneutics - Hermeneutica - Герменевтика
Religions - Religii - Религии

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