Ten Theories of Religion

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

Why do human beings believe in divinities? Why do some seek eternal life, while others seek escape from recurring lives? Why do the beliefs and behaviors we typically call “religious” so deeply affect the human personality and so subtly weave their way through human society?Ideal as a supplementary text in introductory religion courses or as the main text in theory and method in religious studies or in sociology of religion courses, Ten Theories of Religion, Fourth Edition, offers an illuminating treatment of this controversial and fascinating subject.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-04-01
Mått:141 x 212 x 20 mm
Vikt:499 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:448
Upplaga:4
Förlag:OUP USA
ISBN:9780190935085

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Daniel L. Pals is Professor of Religious Studies and History at University of Miami. He is the author of Introducing Religion: Readings from the Classic Theorists (OUP, 2008).

Recensioner i media

The strengths of the book include its logical and clear chapter organization and layout, the critical assessments of the work of the theorists provided at the conclusion of each chapter, and Pals' highly readable and engaging style of writing. The brief biographical sketches that open each chapter introduce readers to the lives of the theorists which helps to make their ideas more relatable by providing historical context." -Robert Stephens, Clemson University

Innehållsförteckning

PrefaceIntroduction1. Animism and Magic: E.B. Tylor and J. G. Frazer2. Religion and Personality: Sigmund Freud3. Society as Sacred: Émile Durkheim 4. Religion as Alienation: Karl Marx5. A Source of Social Action: Max Weber6. The Verdict of Religious Experience: William James7. The Reality of the Sacred: Mircea Eliade8. Society's <"Construct of the Heart> ": E. E. Evans-Pritchard9. Religion as Cultural System: Clifford Geertz10. Sexism and the Sacred: Mary DalyConclusionIndex