Reconceptualizing Religion, Magic, and Science

Three of the most central concepts used in the social scientific study of religion are so poorly and inconsistently defined as to preclude coherent discussion, let alone theoretical progress. In this essay I examine the similarities and crucial differences that can be used to clearly distinguish rel...

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Main Author: Stark, Rodney (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 2001
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2001, Volume: 43, Issue: 2, Pages: 101-120
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