Burley, M (2014) Taking reincarnation seriously: Critical discussion of some central ideas from John Hick. International Journal of Philosophy and Theology, 75 (3). 236 - 253. ISSN 2169-2327
Abstract
Reincarnation has not been entirely neglected in the philosophy of religion but it has not always been taken seriously or carefully discussed in relation to its role in believers’ lives. John Hick is exceptional insofar as he gave sustained attention to the belief, at least as it features in the philosophies of Vedānta and Buddhism. While acknowledging the value of Hick’s recognition of the variety of reincarnation beliefs, this article critically engages with certain aspects of his approach. It argues that Hick’s search for a ‘criterion’ of reincarnation is misguided, and that his distinction between ‘factual’ and ‘mythic’ forms of the doctrine is over-simplifying.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014, International Journal of Philosophy and Theology. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Philosophy and Theology on 16 October 2014, available online: http://dx.doi.org/0.1080/21692327.2014.967975 |
Keywords: | Reincarnation; John Hick; Rebirth; Buddhism; Hinduism; Vedanta |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (Leeds) > School of Philosophy (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 17 Aug 2015 15:27 |
Last Modified: | 25 Apr 2016 22:22 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21692327.2014.967975 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/21692327.2014.967975 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:88832 |