02606nam 2200589 a 450 991080788210332120230828213317.01-281-29541-897866112954171-84714-389-X(CKB)1000000000408082(EBL)436535(OCoLC)659392029(SSID)ssj0000183916(PQKBManifestationID)11170436(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000183916(PQKBWorkID)10199933(PQKB)10085355(MiAaPQ)EBC436535(Au-PeEL)EBL436535(CaPaEBR)ebr10224915(CaONFJC)MIL129541(OCoLC)893334225(EXLCZ)99100000000040808220070320d2006 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrIs religious education possible?[electronic resource] a philosophical investigation /Michael HandLondon ;New York Continuumc20061 online resource (169 p.)Continuum studies in educationDescription based upon print version of record.1-350-04769-4 0-8264-9150-2 Includes bibliographical references (p. [155]-158) and index.Contents; Foreword; 1 A Philosophical Problem; 2 Understanding a Form of Knowledge; 3 Is there a Religious Form of Knowledge?; 4 The Meaning of Religious Propositions; 5 Mental and Material Propositions; 6 Conclusion; Bibliography; IndexThis fascinating monograph tackles a well-established problem in the philosophy of education. The problem is the threat posed to the logical possibility of non-confessional religious education by the claim that religion constitutes an autonomous language-game or form of knowledge. Defenders of this claim argue that religion cannot be understood from the outside: it is impossible to impart religious understanding unless one is also prepared to impart religious belief. Michael Hand argues for two central points: first, that non-confessional religious education would indeed be impossible if it weContinuum studies in education.Religious educationPhilosophyReligious educationPhilosophy.207.501Hand Michael(Michael Robert)1101109MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910807882103321Is religious education possible4025580UNINA