ISBN: 9780773416659 - intentional systems theory as a conceptual framework for religious studies: a scientific method for studying beliefs (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Illustrated hardcover -- like new with no faults to note; internally fine, unmarked. Not issued with a dust jacket. 143 pages. SUMMARY: This book investigates the philosophical assumptions in religious studies, especially in ethnography of religion. The central claim is that religious studies treats its study object as an intentional system. This systems behavior can be described, explained and predicted on the basis of its internal representations. CONTENTS; Intentional systems theory and the empirical study of religion / Intentional systems and common sense / Intentional systems in the works of Durkheim, Malinowski and Evans-Pritchard. Experienced full-time used & antiquarian bookseller since 1994. Images may be added by request. Questions welcome.…