Elementary Forms of the Religious Life
E DurkheimHardback 1995-04-03
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In this work, first published in 1912, Emile Durkheim examines a wide range of religious topics including* forms of animism, naturism, and totemism; fundamental concepts such as the soul, spirits and gods; and cults and rites. He argues that the origins of religion are social in nature, and that religious forms cannot be understood apart from their functions.
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Publisher Description
In this work, first published in 1912, Emile Durkheim examines a wide range of religious topics including* forms of animism, naturism, and totemism; fundamental concepts such as the soul, spirits and gods; and cults and rites. He argues that the origins of religion are social in nature, and that religious forms cannot be understood apart from their functions.