|
|
Sold Out
Book Categories |
This work reviews the main theories which have been put forward to account for the origin and nature of religion, and covers both empirical (sociological, anthropological and psychological) theories and religious theories (revelation, religious experience, mysticism, etc.). It looks at the question Why theories of religion?. The book provides an analysis of the earliest theories found in the Western tradition (ancient Greece and Rome) and then thematically traces these right through to contemporary debates, engaging with the main figures in this debate including Frazer, Feuerbach, Jung, Hegal, etc.
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $99.99 | Digital |
| WonderClub |
Nicholas Politan
reviewed Religion on May 15, 2017
Religion
This was a good introduction to theories of religion, broadly understood. Whether the religious ideas presented in the first third of the book count as 'theories' is debatable, but the book certainly stands out by providing a genealogy of abstract thinking about religion that goes beyond 'scientific' theories. It also does what no other intro book does: there are 20+ pages on Marx and Engels and about 5 pages each of Durkheim and Weber. Further, there are some original insights in the section on Marx and Engels. This is explained by Thrower's own specialisation, but is a very welcome exception from the rule. One wishes there was an up to date version of a similar theory book.
Login|Complaints|Blog|Games|Digital Media|Souls|Obituary|Contact Us|FAQ
CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? CLICK HERE!!! X
You must be logged in to add to WishlistX
This item is in your Wish List
X
This item is in your Collection
Religion
X
This Item is in Your Inventory
Religion
X
You must be logged in to review the productsX
X
X
Add Religion, , Religion to the inventory that you are selling on WonderClubX
X
Add Religion, , Religion to your collection on WonderClub |
