The Religious Sentiment by Daniel G. Brinton

"The Religious Sentiment" by Daniel G. Brinton is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the nature and origins of religion through an analytical lens, aiming to establish the psychological underpinnings of religious sentiment by examining its emotional foundations and philosophical implications. Brinton's approach seems to be an attempt to merge scientific inquiry with philosophical discourse to understand why religions arise and persist. At the start of the text, Brinton presents a preface outlining his goals for the work, focusing on the need for a deeper investigation into the "religious sentiment" beyond historical and ethnological studies. He asserts that the study of religion should attempt to discern the fundamental psychology behind this sentiment, including the roles of fear, hope, and love as driving forces in religious thought. By approaching religion scientifically, he sets up the exploration of various elements of the emotional landscape that contribute to the development of religious beliefs and practices, as well as the ongoing relevance of these sentiments in modern human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
Title The Religious Sentiment
Its Source and Aim: A Contribution to the Science and
Philosophy of Religion
Credits Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Religion -- Philosophy
Category Text
eBook-No. 30061
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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