Animism and the Origin of Religion According to Edward Burnett Tylor (1832-1917)

Par : Andrew Conley
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  • ISBN8230941026
  • EAN9798230941026
  • Date de parution13/02/2025
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Edward Burnett Tylor's work in the late 19th century laid the foundation for the scientific study of religion, positioning animism as the foundational belief system in the evolutionary trajectory of human religious thought. His comparative approach to religion, emphasizing universal cognitive patterns across cultures, sought to establish religion as a human construct shaped by social, cognitive, and environmental factors, rather than divine revelation.
Tylor's theory proposed a linear progression from animism to polytheism to monotheism, aligning with broader intellectual trends in anthropology and evolutionary theory. Despite facing critiques for its Eurocentrism, intellectual reductionism, and oversimplification of religious diversity, Tylor's legacy remains significant. His work influenced the development of modern anthropological theories, including cognitive anthropology, symbolic anthropology, and postcolonial critiques of religious studies.
As the field evolved, scholars expanded upon Tylor's ideas, emphasizing the emotional, social, and performative dimensions of religion, while rejecting his linear model in favor of more contextualized and culturally relativistic approaches. Today, Tylor's comparative method continues to inform discussions on the universality of religious belief and the intricate relationship between religion, culture, and human cognition, maintaining relevance in contemporary anthropological and religious studies.
Edward Burnett Tylor's work in the late 19th century laid the foundation for the scientific study of religion, positioning animism as the foundational belief system in the evolutionary trajectory of human religious thought. His comparative approach to religion, emphasizing universal cognitive patterns across cultures, sought to establish religion as a human construct shaped by social, cognitive, and environmental factors, rather than divine revelation.
Tylor's theory proposed a linear progression from animism to polytheism to monotheism, aligning with broader intellectual trends in anthropology and evolutionary theory. Despite facing critiques for its Eurocentrism, intellectual reductionism, and oversimplification of religious diversity, Tylor's legacy remains significant. His work influenced the development of modern anthropological theories, including cognitive anthropology, symbolic anthropology, and postcolonial critiques of religious studies.
As the field evolved, scholars expanded upon Tylor's ideas, emphasizing the emotional, social, and performative dimensions of religion, while rejecting his linear model in favor of more contextualized and culturally relativistic approaches. Today, Tylor's comparative method continues to inform discussions on the universality of religious belief and the intricate relationship between religion, culture, and human cognition, maintaining relevance in contemporary anthropological and religious studies.