Social Media and Religiosity: a (Post)phenomenological Account

As access to the internet continues to grow, so do concerns about its effects on individuals. This digital revolution is not without its religious implications, and it appears that opinions are divided on how religiosity is being affected. On the one hand, it is possible that the emergence of virtua...

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Auteur principal: Arzroomchilar, Ehsan (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Publié: 2022
Dans: Journal for the study of religions and ideologies
Année: 2022, Volume: 21, Numéro: 63, Pages: 96-112
Sujets non-standardisés:B Radicalism
B Religion
B Cyberespace
B Techno-radicalism
B Postphenomenology
B Réseaux sociaux
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Résumé:As access to the internet continues to grow, so do concerns about its effects on individuals. This digital revolution is not without its religious implications, and it appears that opinions are divided on how religiosity is being affected. On the one hand, it is possible that the emergence of virtual Islam could lead to an increase in extremism. On the other hand, with more exposure to diverse perspectives, religious tolerance may be bolstered. This article examines the potential effects of the internet and social media on religious thought, drawing upon insights from the contemporary philosophy of technology, specifically postphenomenology. In this framework, technology is seen as an active agent, influencing both the subject and the object. Additionally, this article seeks to explain the logic underlying the conflicting views in the literature.
ISSN:1583-0039
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of religions and ideologies