Hyman, Gavin L. (1998) Towards a New Religious Dialogue: Buddhism and Postmodern Theology. The Heythrop Journal, 39 (4). pp. 394-412.
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This paper proffers an example of a new form of religious dialogue. It subverts, rather than assumes the philosophical tradition of universal reason, upon which religious dialogue has traditionally proceeded. To this end, I call into question the frequently perceived affinity between Buddhism and radical postmodern a/theology. Whereas the latter works within a framework of oppositions inherited from the modern philosophical tradition, Buddhism is innocent of such a framework, and jettisons its ‘either-or’ antinomies. In this respect, I argue that there is a striking ‘coincidence in outlook’ between Buddhism and conservative postmodern theology, which also seeks to subvert the modern philosophical framework which it regards as being essentially secular. I suggest that this ‘coincidence in outlook’, which contrasts with the modern outlook, opens the way for a religious dialogue based on a mutual affirmation of difference, rather than on the distorting universalist quest for affinity at all costs.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | The Heythrop Journal |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion |
| Departments: | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Politics & International Relations (Merged into PPR 2010-08-01) |
| ID Code: | 34313 |
| Deposited By: | Mrs Yaling Zhang |
| Deposited On: | 29 Sep 2010 14:52 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2012 17:36 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/34313 |
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