Religion and Society

Author: Hu Chunfeng
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book, in its first part, analyzes the social conditions for the origin and development of religion from the perspective of historical materialism, examining the essence, characteristics, and social functions of religion. The second part elaborates on the impact and role of religion on social life in terms of philosophy, law, morality, art, science, medicine, education, and secular culture. The third part introduces the brief history of the three major world religions—Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam. This book represents the author's preliminary understanding of religious studies, aiming to provide a foundational reading that balances theoretical depth with readability and accessibility.