The First Church of Christ, Pragmatist: Christian Science and Responsible Optimism

A common criticism of Christian Science is that it is neither Christian nor scientific. American psychologist and philosopher William James would not, I believe, share this view, even though he does make critical comments about Christian Science's orginator and her dogmatic followers. Following...

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Autore principale: Ruetenik, Tadd (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2012]
In: Journal of religion and health
Anno: 2012, Volume: 51, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 1397-1405
Altre parole chiave:B Cristianesimo scientista
B Pragmatism
B William James
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Riepilogo:A common criticism of Christian Science is that it is neither Christian nor scientific. American psychologist and philosopher William James would not, I believe, share this view, even though he does make critical comments about Christian Science's orginator and her dogmatic followers. Following a suggestion of James, I distinguish two types of critical inquiry into Christian Science—outsider criticism and insider criticism—and show that the latter yields the better results. A pragmatic version of Christian Science can be offered that is distinct both from the myopic critics who malign it and from the dogmatic followers who recklessly adhere to it.
ISSN:1573-6571
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-011-9508-2