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Smith, A. D. (Arthur David). (2008) Schleiermacher and Otto on religion : a reappraisal. Religious Studies, Vol.44 (No.3). pp. 295-313. ISSN 0034-4125

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0034412508009402

Abstract

An interpretation of the work of Schleiermacher and Otto recently offered by Andrew Dole, according to which these two thinkers differed over the extent to which religion can be explained naturalistically, and over the sense in which the supernatural can be admitted, is examined and refuted. It is argued that there is no difference between the two thinkers on this issue. It is shown that Schleiermacher's claim that a supernatural event is at the same time a natural event does not invite, but rather forecloses the possibility of, a naturalistic explanation of the event. It is further demonstrated that Otto, like Schleiermacher, denied the existence of supernatural events interpreted as events that infringe the laws of nature.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BD Speculative Philosophy
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Philosophy
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Schleiermacher, Friedrich, 1768-1834, Otto, Rudolf, 1869-1937, Religion -- Philosophy, Miracles -- Philosophy, Supernatural -- Philosophy
Journal or Publication Title:	Religious Studies
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
ISSN:	0034-4125
Date:	September 2008
Volume:	Vol.44
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 295-313
Identification Number:	10.1017/S0034412508009402
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/2531