This volume explores the ways in which religion became the object of scientific research in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Most obvious is the development of an increasingly autonomous science of religion (with founding fathers like Max M�ller and C.P. Tiele). However, within anthropology (Tylor, Frazer), sociology (Durkheim, Max Weber), and psychology (William James), religion also came to be seen as a separate entity to be studied comparatively. To capture this wide field this book focuses on the ...
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This volume explores the ways in which religion became the object of scientific research in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Most obvious is the development of an increasingly autonomous science of religion (with founding fathers like Max M�ller and C.P. Tiele). However, within anthropology (Tylor, Frazer), sociology (Durkheim, Max Weber), and psychology (William James), religion also came to be seen as a separate entity to be studied comparatively. To capture this wide field this book focuses on the emergence of the discourse on religion in a broad academic context, among different disciplines. The emphasis is on general socio-historical developments, rather than on individual biographies. Part I deals with the institutionalization of science of religion in France, Britain, and the Netherlands. Part II focuses on boundary disputes between the emerging "sciences of religion". Part III examines new conceptualizations of religion underlying the new endeavour ("ritual", "magic", "survival").
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As New in Fine dust jacket. 9004112391. Cloth boards. From the series STUDIES IN THE HISTORY OF RELIGIONS, volume LXXX. "This volume explores the ways in which religion became the o bject of scientific research in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Most obvious is the development of an increasing autonomous science of religion (with founding fathers like Max Muller and C. P. Tiele). However, with anthropology (Tylor, Frazer), sociology (Durkheim, Max Weber), and psychology (William James), relgion also came to be seen as a separate entity to be studied comparatively. To capture this wide field this book focuses on the emergence of the discourse on religion in a broad academic context, among different disciplines. The emphasis is on general socio-historical devel opments, rather than on individual biographies. Part One deals with the institutionalization of science of religion in France, Britain, and the Netherlands. Part Two focuses on boundary disputes betwe en the emerging 'sciences of religion'. Part Three examines new conceptualizations of religion underlying the new endeavour ('ritual', 'magic', 'survival'). Religion-philosophy-history-19th century-20th century. Emile Burnouf. Adolph Moses. Eliza Sunderland.; 8vo; 318 pp.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. 1998 hardcover with jacket/minor wear on the jacket & slight bumping on the cover/clean & unmarked. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 318 p. Studies in the History of Religions, 80.
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Good/No Jacket. 9004112391 Ex-Library Ex-library with the usual features including label on the spine. The interior is clean and tight. Binding is good. Cover shows light wear. 318 pages.
