Symbol and Theory: A Philosophical Study of Theories of Religion in Social Anthropology

John Skorupski

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Study and Philosophy of Religion Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory Emile Durkheim and Sociology

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Part I. The Framework of Belief: 1. The intellectualist programme 2. The Durkheimian thesis 3. Variations on the symbolist theme 4. Symbol and theory Part II. Ritual Action: 5. 'Ritual' 6. Ceremony and interaction 7. Operative ceremonies 8. Symbols and symbolic action 9. Theories of magic Part III. The Framework of Belief: Intellectualism: 10. 'Ritual' reconsidered 11. Intellectualism, 'Frazerian' and 'Dorkheimian' 123. 'Traditional' and 'Modern' 13. Paradox and explanation Appendix.

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