The Essential Max Müller
Jon R. Stone
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The Essential Max Müller
by Jon R. Stone
Published
November 15, 2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9780312293093
ISBN-10
0312293097
Description
Max Müller is often referred to as the “father of Religious Studies,” having himself coined the term "science of religion" (or religionswissenschaft) in 1873. It was he who encouraged the comparative study of myth and ritual, and it was he who introduced the oft-quoted dictum: “He who knows one [religion], knows none.” Though a German-born and German-educated philologist, he spent the greater part of his career at Oxford, becoming one of the most famous of the Victorian arm-chair scholars. Müller wrote extensively on Indian philosophy and Vedic religion, translated major sections of the Vedas, the Upanisads, and all of the Dhammapada, yet never visited India. To be sure, his work bears the stamp of late 19th-Century sensibilities, but as artifacts of Victorian era scholarship, Müller's essays are helpful in reconstructing and comprehending the intellectual concerns of this highly enlightened though highly imperialistic age.
Subjects
Friedrich Max Muller and the Role of Philology in Victorian Thought
Friedrich Max Müller and the Role of Philology in Victorian Thought
Religion for a Secular Age
Art.VI. - The science of language.
Friedrich Max Müller
Semitic Influence in Hellenic Mythology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Essential Max Müller?
This edition of The Essential Max Müller has approximately 400 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Essential Max Müller?
For most readers, The Essential Max Müller typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of The Essential Max Müller?
The Essential Max Müller was written by Jon R. Stone.
When was The Essential Max Müller published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 15, 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.