The Meaning of ‘Secular’ as a Scientific Concept

The meaning of ‘secular’ in the scientific use of ‘secular trend’, ‘secular variation’, and similar terms is a topic that merits historical investigation. The scientific meaning for ‘secular’ has an origin and independent role apart from both religion and secularization. Fields in the social science...

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Main Author: Shook, John R. 1966- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2020]
In: Secularism and Nonreligion
Year: 2020, Volume: 9, Pages: 1–11
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Secularism / Concept of / Science / History
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
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