UID:
almahu_9949244303402882
Format:
1 online resource (197 p.)
ISBN:
9781614513773
,
9783110238570
Series Statement:
Religion and Reason : Theory in the Study of Religion , 53
Content:
It is a truism that religion has to do with social cohesion, but the precise nature of this link has eluded scholars and scientists. Drawing on new research in religiously motivated prosociality, evolution of cooperation, and system theory, this book describes how fluctuations in individuals' strategic environment give impetus to a self-organizatory process where ritual behavior works to alleviate uncertainties in social commitment. It also traces the dynamic roles played by emotions, social norms, and socioeconomic context. While exploring the social functions of ritual and revivalist behavior, the book seeks to avoid the fallacies that result from disregarding their explicit religious character. To illustrate these processes, a case study of Christian revivals in early 19th-century Finland is included. The thesis of the book is relevant to theories of the evolution of religion and the role of religion in organizing human societies.
Note:
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
,
In English.
In:
DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1, De Gruyter, 9783110238570
In:
DGBA Backlist Theology and Religious Studies 2000-2014 (EN), De Gruyter, 9783110238549
In:
DGBA Theology and Religious Studies 2000 - 2014, De Gruyter, 9783110638165
In:
E-BOOK GESAMTPAKET / COMPLETE PACKAGE 2013, De Gruyter, 9783110317350
In:
E-BOOK PACKAGE THEOLOGY, JUDAISM, RELIGION 2013, De Gruyter, 9783110317343
In:
E-BOOK PAKET THEOLOGIE, RELIGIONSWISS., JUDAISTIK 2013, De Gruyter, 9783110317336
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781614514541
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.1515/9781614513773
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781614513773
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781614513773
