An argument for the expansion of philosophy of religion: A commentary on Afro-Brazilian Religions by José Eduardo Porcher

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https://doi.org/10.26512/2358-82842025e59953

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Philosophy of religion, Methodological expansion, African-derived religions

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2025-12-23

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Schmidt, B. E. (2025). An argument for the expansion of philosophy of religion: A commentary on Afro-Brazilian Religions by José Eduardo Porcher. Brazilian Journal for Philosophy of Religion, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.26512/2358-82842025e59953