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Mystical science and practical religion : Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh discourse on science and technology / Richard Cimino.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Lanham, [MD] : Lexington Books, [2014]Description: 1 online resource (xxi, 89 pages)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9780739182284
  • 0739182285
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Mystical science and practical religionDDC classification:
  • 201/.65 23
LOC classification:
  • BL240.3
Other classification:
  • online - EBSCO
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Contents:
American Muslim applied science professionals and the spirit of pragmatism -- Rationalized Hinduism and mystical science -- Sikhism, science, and the ethic of prosperity -- A shared religion-science discourse.
Summary: <Span style=""font-style:italic;"">Mystical Science and Practical Religion uniquely examines the religious discourse of Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh applied science professionals and students. While they each view their respective religions as the "most scientific," their work reshapes how they practice and conceptualize their faith.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-85) and index.

American Muslim applied science professionals and the spirit of pragmatism -- Rationalized Hinduism and mystical science -- Sikhism, science, and the ethic of prosperity -- A shared religion-science discourse.

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<Span style=""font-style:italic;"">Mystical Science and Practical Religion uniquely examines the religious discourse of Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh applied science professionals and students. While they each view their respective religions as the "most scientific," their work reshapes how they practice and conceptualize their faith.

English.