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Why do human beings believe in divinities? Why do some seek eternal life, while others seek escape from recurring lives? Why do the beliefs and behaviors we typically call 'religious' so deeply affect the human personality and so subtly weave their way through human society?Revised and updated in this third edition, Nine Theories of Religion considers how these fundamental questions have engaged the most important thinkers of the modern era. Accessible, systematic, and succinct, it considers the Victorian anthropology of E. B. Tylor and J. G. Frazer, the 'reductionist' social science of Sigmund Freud, mile Durkheim, and Karl Marx, the nonreductionist approaches of Max Weber, William James, and Mircea Eliade, and the alternative paradigms that have arisen from the work of E. E. EvansPritchard and Clifford Geertz. The third edition features a new chapter on William James. Each chapter offers biographical background, theoretical exposition, conceptual analysis, and critical assessment.Ideal as a supplementary text in introductory religion courses or as the main text in theory and method in religious studies or in sociology of religion courses, Nine Theories of Religion, Third Edition, offers an illuminating treatment of this controversial and fascinating subject. It can be used as a standalone text or with the author's companion reader, Introducing Religion: Readings from the Classic Theorists.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Nine Theories of Religion'? A: The main theme of 'Nine Theories of Religion' revolves around understanding the fundamental questions surrounding human beliefs in divinities and the impact of religion on personality and society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Nine Theories of Religion' is authored by Daniel Pals.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers various theories of religion, including those of E. B. Tylor, J. G. Frazer, Sigmund Freud, Émile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber, William James, and others, along with critical assessments of these theories.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in religious studies? A: Yes, 'Nine Theories of Religion' is ideal for introductory religion courses and provides accessible information for beginners.
- Q: How many pages does 'Nine Theories of Religion' have? A: 'Nine Theories of Religion' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Nine Theories of Religion' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the third edition of this book published? A: The third edition of 'Nine Theories of Religion' was published on September 8, 2014.
- Q: Does this book include a new chapter in its third edition? A: Yes, the third edition features a new chapter on William James.
- Q: Can this book be used as a standalone text? A: Yes, 'Nine Theories of Religion' can be used as a standalone text or alongside the author's companion reader.
- Q: What kind of analysis does each chapter provide? A: Each chapter offers biographical background, theoretical exposition, conceptual analysis, and critical assessment of the theories discussed.