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Title:
The Religious Sentiment
Its Source and Aim: A Contribution to the Science and
Philosophy of Religion
Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Religious Sentiment" by Daniel G. Brinton is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the nature and origins of religion through an analytical lens, aiming to establish the psychological underpinnings of religious sentiment by examining its emotional foundations and philosophical implications. Brinton's approach seems to be an attempt to merge scientific inquiry with philosophical discourse to understand why religions arise and persist. At the start of the text, Brinton presents a preface outlining his goals for the work, focusing on the need for a deeper investigation into the "religious sentiment" beyond historical and ethnological studies. He asserts that the study of religion should attempt to discern the fundamental psychology behind this sentiment, including the roles of fear, hope, and love as driving forces in religious thought. By approaching religion scientifically, he sets up the exploration of various elements of the emotional landscape that contribute to the development of religious beliefs and practices, as well as the ongoing relevance of these sentiments in modern human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
EBook No.: 30061
Published: Sep 22, 2009
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Religion -- Philosophy
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Religious Sentiment
Its Source and Aim: A Contribution to the Science and
Philosophy of Religion
Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Religious Sentiment" by Daniel G. Brinton is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the nature and origins of religion through an analytical lens, aiming to establish the psychological underpinnings of religious sentiment by examining its emotional foundations and philosophical implications. Brinton's approach seems to be an attempt to merge scientific inquiry with philosophical discourse to understand why religions arise and persist. At the start of the text, Brinton presents a preface outlining his goals for the work, focusing on the need for a deeper investigation into the "religious sentiment" beyond historical and ethnological studies. He asserts that the study of religion should attempt to discern the fundamental psychology behind this sentiment, including the roles of fear, hope, and love as driving forces in religious thought. By approaching religion scientifically, he sets up the exploration of various elements of the emotional landscape that contribute to the development of religious beliefs and practices, as well as the ongoing relevance of these sentiments in modern human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
EBook No.: 30061
Published: Sep 22, 2009
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Religion -- Philosophy
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.