Emic concepts and etic paths

This article introduces a thematic issue consisting of six case studies of emic concepts that have potential value for serving as etic concepts in the study of religion/s. It briefly reviews theoretical issues relevant to the emic/etic distinction, underlining its relative and pragmatic nature. It e...

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Published in:Religion
Authors: Engler, Steven (Author) ; Whitesides, Kevin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2022
In: Religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Emic analysis / Etic analysis / Insider / Outsider / Interculturality / Method / Science of Religion
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
Further subjects:B outsider distinction / insider
B theory of religion
B Religious Studies
B s / study of religion
B Emic / etic distinction
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Summary:This article introduces a thematic issue consisting of six case studies of emic concepts that have potential value for serving as etic concepts in the study of religion/s. It briefly reviews theoretical issues relevant to the emic/etic distinction, underlining its relative and pragmatic nature. It ends with a brief overview of the seven contributions to this thematic issue.
ISSN:1096-1151
Contains:Enthalten in: Religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/0048721X.2021.2011090