Why Religion?
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"Why Religion?" is a philosophical work by Horace M. Kallen that explores the nature, functions, and cultural significance of religious belief in modern society.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Why Religion? Context triple: [Horace M. Kallen, notableWork, Why Religion?]
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A.
The Essence of Religion
The Essence of Religion is a philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that analyzes religion as a human projection and explores its roots in human nature and consciousness.
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B.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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The American Religion
The American Religion is a 1992 book by literary critic Harold Bloom that analyzes distinctive features of religious belief and practice in the United States, especially its individualistic and gnostic tendencies.
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An Analysis of Religious Belief
An Analysis of Religious Belief is a 19th-century work of religious criticism by John Russell, Viscount Amberley, examining the origins, validity, and social impact of religious doctrines.
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On Religion: Speeches to Its Cultured Despisers
On Religion: Speeches to Its Cultured Despisers is a foundational 1799 work of modern Protestant theology in which Friedrich Schleiermacher defends the essence of religious experience to skeptical, educated audiences of his time.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Why Religion? Target entity description: "Why Religion?" is a philosophical work by Horace M. Kallen that explores the nature, functions, and cultural significance of religious belief in modern society.
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A.
The Essence of Religion
The Essence of Religion is a philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that analyzes religion as a human projection and explores its roots in human nature and consciousness.
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B.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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C.
The American Religion
The American Religion is a 1992 book by literary critic Harold Bloom that analyzes distinctive features of religious belief and practice in the United States, especially its individualistic and gnostic tendencies.
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D.
An Analysis of Religious Belief
An Analysis of Religious Belief is a 19th-century work of religious criticism by John Russell, Viscount Amberley, examining the origins, validity, and social impact of religious doctrines.
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E.
On Religion: Speeches to Its Cultured Despisers
On Religion: Speeches to Its Cultured Despisers is a foundational 1799 work of modern Protestant theology in which Friedrich Schleiermacher defends the essence of religious experience to skeptical, educated audiences of his time.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
analyze the persistence of religion in modernity
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clarify the meaning of religion in contemporary culture ⓘ defend the value of religious pluralism ⓘ |
| author | Horace M. Kallen ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| discusses |
adaptation of religion to modern conditions
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criticism of dogmatism in religion ⓘ historical development of religious traditions ⓘ relationship between science and religion ⓘ religion and moral order ⓘ religion and personal identity ⓘ religion and social cohesion ⓘ |
| explores |
continuing relevance of religion in secular societies
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ethical implications of religion ⓘ psychological functions of religious belief ⓘ relationship between religion and culture ⓘ role of religion in modern life ⓘ social functions of religious belief ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
cultural studies
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philosophy ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy of religion
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religious studies ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
pluralism
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pragmatism ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
conflict and coexistence among religions
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cultural relativism in religion ⓘ individual freedom of belief ⓘ interaction of religion and democracy ⓘ meaning and value in religious experience ⓘ religion as a cultural system ⓘ secularization and its limits ⓘ tolerance of religious diversity ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general educated readers interested in religion
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students of philosophy of religion ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
cultural significance of religion
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functions of religion ⓘ modern society ⓘ nature of religion ⓘ religion ⓘ religious belief ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
American pluralism
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pragmatism ⓘ
surface form:
American pragmatism
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