Religious Naturalism

John Bishop (University of Auckland), Ken Perszyk (University of Waikato)

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English

Cambridge University Press
25 September 2025

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy of religion; Agnosticism & atheism; Indigenous peoples

Series: Elements in Global Philosophy of Religion

Is a religious naturalism possible? 'Scientific' naturalism accommodates only 'thin' religiousness. A more robust religious naturalism posits an ultimate reality that supports the ideals of eco-morality and the hope that human fulfilment may be achieved by following those ideals. Such an account may yet be 'expansively' naturalist in taking the natural world to be the only (concrete) reality, and in not going against, only beyond, well-confirmed science. For the core content of an expansive religious naturalism, this Element proposes the idea of an inherent integrative cosmic purpose. The authors reflect both on Indigenous worldviews and on theist traditions in pursuing this proposal.

By: John Bishop (University of Auckland), Ken Perszyk (University of Waikato)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781009469135
ISBN 10: 1009469134
Series: Elements in Global Philosophy of Religion
Pages: 76
Publication Date: 25 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: 'Religion without the Supernatural'; 2. Understanding the Religiousness of religious naturalism; 3. Understanding the Naturalism of religious naturalism; 4. Religious naturalism and cosmic purposiveness; 5. Resources for a robust religious naturalism; 6. Conclusion: Challenges for religious naturalists; References.