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Russell T. McCutcheon, "Critics Not Caretakers: Redescribing the Public Study of Religion" (Routledge, 2023)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Critics Not Caretakers: A Call for Critical Scholarship in the Study of Religion

This chapter delves into the impetus behind 'Critics Not Caretakers' and the frustrations with traditional scholarship in the study of religion. It explores the need for a critical approach that considers the historical and social context, challenges the dominant interpretive model, and emphasizes the importance of engaging with the public.

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