Sociology-Beliefs in Society

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Definition of religion-Substantive definition of religion
Substantive definition of religion-focus on the content or substance of religious belief, such as belief in God or the supernatural. Max weber defines religion as belief in a superior or supernatural power that is above nature and cannot be explained scie
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Definition of religion- Functional definition of religion
Functional definition of religion- Defines religion in terms of social or psychological functions it performs for individuals or society. Emile Durkheim defines religion in terms of the contribution it makes to social integration rather than specific beli
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Definitions of religion- Constructionist definition of religion
Constructionist definition of religion- Argue that it is not possible to produce a single universal definition of religion since in reality different individuals+groups mean very different things by religion. E.g. Alan Aldridge shows how for its followers
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Functional definition of religion- Defines religion in terms of social or psychological functions it performs for individuals or society. Emile Durkheim defines religion in terms of the contribution it makes to social integration rather than specific beli

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Definition of religion- Functional definition of religion

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Constructionist definition of religion- Argue that it is not possible to produce a single universal definition of religion since in reality different individuals+groups mean very different things by religion. E.g. Alan Aldridge shows how for its followers

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