Metaphors in and for the Sociology of Religion: Towards a Theory after Nietzsche

Metaphors are indispensable for sociological thinking about religion, but they have received much less consideration than they deserve. This article argues the importance of systematic theoretical reflection on metaphors, both in the sociological analysis of religion and in the religious discourse o...

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Main Author: McKinnon, Andrew (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
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Published: [2012]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2012, Volume: 27, Issue: 2, Pages: 203-216
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