RLG100Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Edward Burnett Tylor, Sigmund Freud, Opiate
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These developments known as, to determine when it can be trusted. disciplines: [ex. oriental studies, anthropology, sociology, psychology] Someone from the west who studies the language, culture, history, and customs of countries in east asia. Identified the new field of religious studies as the . He said, that scholars should examine the world"s religions, just as the do. He looked at the old / ancient texts. Poetic hymns addressed to deities / gods (natural phenomenons (ex. fire) Names given to n. phenomena became like gods. He believed ancient humanity was overwhelmed by the vast universe, Can be used from 1 transformation to another. Fire - to - god of fire. Someone who scientifically studies humans and their customs, beliefs, & relationships. Defined religion as belief in spiritual beings. Theorized the essence / origin of all religions was Religious impulses originate from humanity"s belief in spirits / souls being the central part of life.
