HUMA 1860 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Ninian Smart, Psychosexual Development, Bracketing
1 Oct 2016
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Chapter 1 - a beginners guide to the study of religion. Friedrich nietzsche god is dead, we killed him. Mile durkheim religion is social and diminishing as we find new ways to deal with our social needs. Sigmund freud religion is a projection stemming from psychosexual development. God is a father figure who punishes/rewards us. Daniel c. dennett - religion is one natural phenomenon among many and show be investigated as such with no exceptions. Wade clark roof seekers; distrust but recognize the meaning provided by religion - they want to believe and practice, but they don"t necessarily want to belong. Max m ller comparison; he who knows one, knows none. understanding moves forward, with discernment of similarities and differences: comparison is an indispensable tool for identifying, clarifying, and ultimately understanding any given object of inquiry. Ninian smart 7 dimensions of religion. Chapter 1 - beginnings in the study of religion: chapter contents.
