'If religion generated everything that is essential in society, this is because the idea of society is the soul of religion.' In The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (1912), Emile Durkheim set himself the task of discovering the enduring source of human social identity. He investigated what he considered to be the simplest form of documented religion - totemism among the Aborigines of Australia. Aboriginal religion was an avenue 'to yield an understanding of the religious nature of man, by showing us an essential and ...
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'If religion generated everything that is essential in society, this is because the idea of society is the soul of religion.' In The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (1912), Emile Durkheim set himself the task of discovering the enduring source of human social identity. He investigated what he considered to be the simplest form of documented religion - totemism among the Aborigines of Australia. Aboriginal religion was an avenue 'to yield an understanding of the religious nature of man, by showing us an essential and permanent aspect of humanity'. The need and capacity of men and women to relate socially lies at the heart of Durkheim's exploration, in which religion embodies the beliefs that shape our moral universe. The Elementary Forms has been applauded and debated by sociologists, anthropologists, ethnographers, philosophers, and theologians, and continues to speak to new generations about the origin and nature of religion and society. This new, lightly abridged edition provides an excellent introduction to Durkheim's ideas.
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Very Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. Used very good, Text appears clean, Cover and spine have small amount of wear. 358 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. ISBN: 0192832557. ISBN/EAN: 9780192832559. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561017208.
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Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. Used very good, Text appears clean, Cover and spine have small amount of wear. May have soil spot. 358 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 5. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. ISBN: 0192832557. ISBN/EAN: 9780192832559. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561017209.
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Near Fine. Reprint. Translated by Carol Cosman. Abridged with an introduction and notes by Mark S. Cladis. Trade paperback. 358pp. Corners starting to crease, else fine.
A classic in the field of religious studies or on aspects on religiosity. Also dealt with on sociological grounds are how such areas of psychic life can be classified and designated. Observes and comments on behavior relating to the numinous; considers such behaviors and motivations starting with earliest times by man .