Modes of religiosity: towards a cognitive explanation of the sociopolitical dynamics of religion

In this article is summarized the theory of "modes of religiosity", the doctrinal mode and the imagistic mode. It seeks to contribute to a growing body of research, by explaining, in terms of underlying cognitive mechanisms, some of the varied ways in which religious commitments are experi...

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Main Author: Whitehouse, Harvey 1964- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2002
In: Method & theory in the study of religion
Year: 2002, Volume: 14, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 293-315
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religion / Typology
IxTheo Classification:AA Study of religion
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:In this article is summarized the theory of "modes of religiosity", the doctrinal mode and the imagistic mode. It seeks to contribute to a growing body of research, by explaining, in terms of underlying cognitive mechanisms, some of the varied ways in which religious commitments are experienced, organized, transmitted, and politicized
ISSN:0943-3058
Contains:In: Method & theory in the study of religion