Durkheim s Philosophy of Religion 1 Student Elizaveta Moiseeva

Durkheim’s Philosophy of Religion 1 Student: Elizaveta Moiseeva Email: Elizaveta. Moiseeva 1@mail. ru

«Les formes élémentaires de la vie religieuse» , 1912 «De la division du travail social» , 1893

science morality law art 3

• Religion is the product of human activity, not divine intervention • Religion is a social fact that can be analyzed sociologically 4

ütotemic religion of indigenous Australians üsimplest form of religion possible o moral and intellectual uniformity o similar social behavior of aborigines religion has essentially social foundation 5

• “A religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden – beliefs and practices which unite in one single moral community called a Church, all those who adhere to them. ” sociological phenomena psychological phenomena natural phenomena 6

Power of society existence of moral community 3 fundamentals: set of beliefs and practices sacred objects 7

Conclusions • Religion is a social creation, it occurs in a social context • In celebration of sacred things people celebrate the power of the society • Religious notions have served as the vehicle for moral ideas • Religious ceremonies bring people together, help to reaffirm common bonds and reinforce social solidarity • Religion maintains and revitalizes the social heritage of the group and transmits values to future generations 8

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