Intentional Systems Theory as a Conceptual Framework for Religious Studies :: a Scientific Method for Studying Beliefs.

This book investigates the philosophical assumptions in religious studies, especially in ethnography of religion. The central claim is that religious studies treats its study object as an intentional system. This system?s behaviour can be described, explained and predicted on the basis of its intern...

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1. Verfasser: Kamppinen, Matti
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, 2010.
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Zusammenfassung:This book investigates the philosophical assumptions in religious studies, especially in ethnography of religion. The central claim is that religious studies treats its study object as an intentional system. This system?s behaviour can be described, explained and predicted on the basis of its internal representations.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (143 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780773416659
077341665X