Publisher's Synopsis
Lectures on the Science of Religion is a book written by F. Max Muller, a renowned German-born British philologist and Orientalist. This book contains a series of lectures that Muller delivered at the University of Cambridge in the late 19th century. The lectures explore the nature and study of religion as a science, examining the historical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of religion.Muller begins by defining religion and explaining its significance in human history and culture. He then discusses the different approaches to the study of religion, including the comparative method, which involves comparing different religions to identify common themes and patterns. He also explores the role of language and myth in religion, as well as the relationship between religion and morality.Throughout the book, Muller draws on examples from various religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, to illustrate his points. He also discusses the challenges of studying religion objectively, given the subjective and emotional nature of religious beliefs.Overall, Lectures on the Science of Religion is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the study of religion as a science. It provides valuable insights into the nature of religion and its role in human society, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the study of religion.1872. Found in this volume are four lectures on the science of religion, as well as Muller's lecture on Buddhist Nihilism delivered before the general meeting of the Association of German Philologists at Kiel. Buddha's Dhammapada, or Path of Virtue is appended and translated from the Pali.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
