Theodore John Rivers

The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future

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Produktbeschreibung

In The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future, Theodore John Rivers explores the relationship between technology and religion. Rivers ultimately suggests that the growing presence of technology makes it a likely candidate for the next religious form, competing with all the major religions in place today.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 122
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. November 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 339g
• ISBN-13: 9780761856542
• ISBN-10: 0761856544
• Artikelnr.: 33872382

Autorenporträt

Theodore John Rivers holds a Ph.D. in medieval history from Fordham University. He has authored several books and papers on medieval law, legal philosophy, and the philosophy of technology.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Religion: An Attempt at a Definition
Introduction Sociability Causality Practicality Rationality Belief System
Conclusion Chapter 2: Christianization of Technology Introduction The
Biblical Background Linearity of Time Monasticism Conclusion Chapter 3:
Secularization and Its Effects on Technology Introduction Historical
Background Technology's Essential Characteristics Technology's Fatalism
Technology's Mediocrity Conclusion Chapter 4: Technology and Religion: A
Metaphysical Challenge Introduction The Threat of Technology Religious
Applications How Religion Was Perceived in the Past How Religion is
Perceived in the Present How Religion Might Be Perceived in the Future
Conclusion Chapter 5: Technological Theology Introduction The Nature of
Technology Technological Theology Conclusion Chapter 6: The Future of
Religion and the Religion of the Future Introduction Domination by
Technology The Potentiality of Technology as a Religion Conclusion
Bibliography Index