Carroll, Thomas D., The Problem of Relevance and the Future of Philosophy of Religion, Metaphilosophy, Pg. 39-58.
A. Religion has always played a vital role between humans and society, especially in terms of what is good and proper. In modern world, people have become increasingly dissociated from religion and spirituality. In the article, The Problem of Relevance and the Future of Philosophy of Religion. Thomas Carroll emphasizes the importance of the study of itself. What exactly is the study of this philosophy? This philosophical study puts focus on the nature of religion. It includes analyzing religious concepts, beliefs, terms, arguments, and practices of religious adherents. Carroll explains that there are two forms of Philosophy of …show more content…
Second, investigate concepts used by other philosophers, scientists, and religious studies scholars. And lastly, clarify concepts and advance arguments of contemporary practical urgency. There are two instances where the Philosophy of Religion is studied. B.Some private and religiously affiliated institutions show more intention in keeping the study alive. While in some secular colleges and universities the topic barely registers. The Academic system shows no interest in the value of Philosophy of Religion. This philosophy is often marginalized due to irrelevance to mainstream topics in religious studies. Carroll relates a medical diagnosis to identifying symptoms within the Philosophy of Religion. He states that, “only when a diagnosis is made can a prescription be given and a prognosis determined.” We must be our own physicians when it comes to academic fields. The symptoms of Philosophy of Religion include diminishing stature at secular and private non religious institutions, relative lack of interest from the broader field, and theoretical parochialism of Christian beliefs. The author offers a few solutions on how
A. Religion has always played a vital role between humans and society, especially in terms of what is good and proper. In modern world, people have become increasingly dissociated from religion and spirituality. In the article, The Problem of Relevance and the Future of Philosophy of Religion. Thomas Carroll emphasizes the importance of the study of itself. What exactly is the study of this philosophy? This philosophical study puts focus on the nature of religion. It includes analyzing religious concepts, beliefs, terms, arguments, and practices of religious adherents. Carroll explains that there are two forms of Philosophy of …show more content…
Second, investigate concepts used by other philosophers, scientists, and religious studies scholars. And lastly, clarify concepts and advance arguments of contemporary practical urgency. There are two instances where the Philosophy of Religion is studied. B.Some private and religiously affiliated institutions show more intention in keeping the study alive. While in some secular colleges and universities the topic barely registers. The Academic system shows no interest in the value of Philosophy of Religion. This philosophy is often marginalized due to irrelevance to mainstream topics in religious studies. Carroll relates a medical diagnosis to identifying symptoms within the Philosophy of Religion. He states that, “only when a diagnosis is made can a prescription be given and a prognosis determined.” We must be our own physicians when it comes to academic fields. The symptoms of Philosophy of Religion include diminishing stature at secular and private non religious institutions, relative lack of interest from the broader field, and theoretical parochialism of Christian beliefs. The author offers a few solutions on how