Wainwright and Kwan: Neither Relativism Nor Exclusivism.

The article focuses on the philosophical discourse surrounding religious truth, particularly the tension between pluralism, relativism, and exclusivism as explored through the works of William Wainwright and Kai‐man Kwan. It highlights Kwan's critique of Wainwright's views, emphasizing the challenge...

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Publicado en:Religious Studies Review (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 83 - 87
Autor principal: O'Hear, Anthony
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Mar2025
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