Seven Theories of Religion

Author: (USA) Paul R. Ehrlich
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This book starts with thinkers since the 19th century, taking "Scientific Thinking on Religion" as an introduction, and selects seven of the most representative theories. It is roughly divided into three parts: the first is the traditional attitude represented by Taylor and Frazer; the second is the reductionist thought represented by Freud, Durkheim, and Marx; the third is the anti-reductionist theories represented by Eliade, Evans-Pritchard, and Geertz.