Beyond ideology: Religion and the future of Western civilization (Gifford lectures delivered in the University of Edinburgh)

Introduction -- The World's Religions And Ideologies In Interaction -- Towards A Theory Of The Configurations Of Religion -- Christianity Seen From Adam's Peak -- Reflections On Buddhism And Christianity -- The Great Vehicle And The Protestant Spirit -- The Buddhist Meaning Of Christianity, The Christian Meaning Of Buddhism -- Secular Ideologies -- The Chinese Experience In The Modern World -- Secular Ideology, Religion And Science -- Postscript: Towards A New Worldview. Ninian Smart. Gifford Lectures Delivered In The University Of Edinburgh, 1979-1980. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.