Theodore John Rivers

The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

In The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future, Theodore John Rivers explores the changing relationship between technology and religion. Rivers draws upon his expertise in the fields of medieval and religious history to discuss how the promotion of Christianity and monasticism in the Middle Ages began a process that has lent religious undertones to the way in which we interact with modern technology. Rivers ultimately suggests that the growing presence of technology makes it a likely candidate for the next religious form, competing with all the major religions in place today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 130
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. November 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780761887188
• Artikelnr.: 75138340

Autorenporträt

Theodore John Rivers holds a Ph.D. in medieval history from Fordham University. He has authored several books and papers on medieval law, legal philosophy, and the philosophy of technology.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Religion: An Attempt at a Definition
Introduction
Sociability
Causality
Practicality
Rationality
Belief System
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Christianization of Technology
Introduction
The Biblical Background
Linearity of Time
Monasticism
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Secularization and Its Effects on Technology
Introduction
Historical Background
Technology's Essential Characteristics
Technology's Fatalism
Technology's Mediocrity
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Technology and Religion: A Metaphysical Challenge
Introduction
The Threat of Technology
Religious Applications
How Religion Was Perceived in the Past
How Religion is Perceived in the Present
How Religion Might Be Perceived in the Future
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Technological Theology
Introduction
The Nature of Technology
Technological Theology
Conclusion
Chapter 6: The Future of Religion and the Religion of the Future
Introduction
Domination by Technology
The Potentiality of Technology as a Religion
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index