Substantive (exclusivist), Functional (inclusivist) and Constructionist
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Give a name for substantive definitions of religion and explain?
Substantive - Weber - a belief in the super natural which is above nature and cannot be explained scientifically.
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Give a name for the Functional definition of religion and explain?
Durkheim - defines religion in terms of the contribution it makes to social integration.
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Give a name for the constructionist definition of religion and explain?
Aldridge - show how for its followers - scientology is a religion meaning that religion can defined differently depending on the individual
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Simple sentence about functional theories of religion?
Society is a system of interrelated parts, for example religion. Its like an organism and its basic needs must be met in order to survive.
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What is value consensus?
a set of shared norms and values by which societies members live. Without this, individuals would pursue their own selfish desires and society would disintegrate
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Name some of Durkheims ideas on religion?
The sacred and the profane, totemism, the collective conscience, cognitive functions
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Card 2
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Give a name for substantive definitions of religion and explain?
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Substantive - Weber - a belief in the super natural which is above nature and cannot be explained scientifically.
Card 3
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Give a name for the Functional definition of religion and explain?
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Card 4
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Give a name for the constructionist definition of religion and explain?
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Card 5
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Simple sentence about functional theories of religion?
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