The metaphysics of paradox : Jainism, absolute relativity, and religious pluralism /

The metaphysics of paradox : Jainism, absolute relativity, and religious pluralism /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Schwartz, Wm. Andrew, author.
Imprint:	Lanham : Lexington Books, [2018] ©2018
Description:	v, 231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Explorations in Indic traditions: theological, ethical, and philosophical Explorations in Indic traditions: theological, ethical, and philosophical.
Subject:	Jainism. Pluralism. Religious pluralism. Religious pluralism. Jainism. Pluralism.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11795529

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ISBN:	1498563929 9781498563925 9781498563932 (ePub ebook)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-225) and index.
Summary:	"This book is an exploration into the paradoxical structure of pluralistic thinking as illuminated by both Western and Eastern insights--especially Jainism. By calling into question the most fundamental assumptions of religious pluralists, the author hopes to contribute to a paradigm shift in discourse on religious pluralism and conflicting truth claims."-- Back cover.
Other form:	ebook version : 9781498563932

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Part I. The Pluralism Debates in Western Philosophy of Religion
1. The Pluralism Dilemma
2. Western Approaches to the Pluralism Dilemma
3. The Claremont Legacy and a Plurality of Pluralisms
Part II. Foundations for Religious Pluralism: A Jain Perspective
4. The Jain Doctrine of Relativity
5. Truth and Falsity in Jainism
6. Jain Responses to the Pluralism Dilemma
Part III. New Considerations: The Structure of Pluralistic Thinking
7. The One and the Many: Universals, Unity, Paradox, and Truth
8. Absolute Relativity: The Paradoxical Logic of Pluralism
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
About the Author