Taylor, C

A Secular Age

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ISBN 13:
9780674026766
author:
Taylor, C
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
896
Dimensions:
15.75 x 3.81 x 24.89 centimetres
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy / Philosophy
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£46.25

Description

Charles Taylor's A Secular Age explores the concept of living in a secular age, where faith is one human possibility among others. This historical perspective examines the development of modernity and its impact on Western societies. The author argues that the emergence of a secular world is characterized by the multiplication of new options for individuals to make sense of their lives and give shape to their spiritual aspirations. This shift is not marked by an absence of religion, but rather by the coexistence of various forms of belief and practice. Taylor's work offers insights into the changing role of religion in modern societies, providing a nuanced understanding of this defining aspect of our time.

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