Experiential and Pragmatic Aspects of Religious Commitments
Oxford University Press eBooks September 1, 2011 DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199609574.003.0005 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that both perceptual and non-perceptual religious experiences can have confirmatory value for religious commitment, and that practical considerations may support such commitment. Proposes that religious practices may be analogous to perceptual practices in their capacity to yield rational cognition. |
Abstract
In this chapter the character of religious experience is explored. Perceptual and non-perceptual kinds are distinguished, and both are shown to have possible confirmatory value for religious commitment. The chapter also explores how practical considerations may support a religious commitment that is not otherwise irrational. It concludes with a discussion of the extent to which religious practices are analogous to perceptual practices in their capacity to yield rational cognition.