Abstract
In this paper I present Charles Taylor’s innovative approach to issue of secularity. Following Jose Casanova, I distinguish three layers of analysis: (a) notion of secularity and secularization; (b) theories of secularization; and (c) secularism. In further discussion I point out three senses of secularity used by Taylor: (a) secularity as an emancipation of public spheres; (b) secularity as a decline in religious practice and belief; (c) secularity as a background understanding (or as conditions of belief). I concentrate particularly on last dimension due to fact that it reflects originality of Taylor’s account. In next stage three elements which decide about secular character of background understanding are presented (reflexivity, the immanent frame, and the decline of transformation perspective). Finally I try to point out pros and cons of Taylor’s approach.
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