Afro-Brazilian Religions

José Eduardo Porcher (Autor)

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75 Seiten

2025
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-009-46901-2 (ISBN)

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This Element introduces Afro-Brazilian religions and underscores the necessity for an expanded methodological framework to encompass these traditions in the philosophy of religion. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating overlooked sources like mythic narratives and ethnographies while acknowledging the pivotal role of material culture in cognitive processes. Furthermore, it advocates for adopting an embodiment paradigm to facilitate the development of a philosophy of religious practice. The Element illustrates this approach by examining phenomena often neglected in philosophical discussions on religion, such as sacrifice and spirit possession, and delves into the ontological commitments and implications of these practices. It also stresses the significance of employing thick descriptions and embracing interdisciplinary dialogue to cultivate a globally inclusive philosophy of religion, capable of engaging with phenomena frequently sidelined within the mainstream.

Opening; 1. Afro-Brazilian Religions; 2. Mythic Narratives and Candomblé's Supreme Being; 3. Sacrifice and the Indispensability of Ethnography; 4. Objects, Ontology, and Personhood; 5. A Religion of Embodied Knowledge; Conclusion; References.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	31.1.2025
Reihe/Serie	Elements in Global Philosophy of Religion
Zusatzinfo	Worked examples or Exercises
Verlagsort	Cambridge
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
ISBN-10	1-009-46901-0 / 1009469010
ISBN-13	978-1-009-46901-2 / 9781009469012
Zustand	Neuware