The following points highlight the two important theories regarding the evolution of religion. The theories are: 1. Animism 2. Naturism. Theory # 1. Animism: According to animism, the idea of the soul (anima) is central to religion. Hence the name animism. According to E.B. Tylor, primitive man hit upon the idea of soul because of an error. In his dreams, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the magical approach of life. Introduction to Magical Approach: There are two ways of tiding over various crises of life. One is the religious approach which means worshipping and offering prayers to the Higher Power in order to earn Divine grace. The other is the magical approach which is a system of manipulation [...]
Morality is ascribed to universal principles of right conduct endemic to mankind. Right is the differentia of the moral. The character of the enforcing agency decides the classification of the conduct involved. If the enforcing agency be political, the right thing is a matter of law; if ecclesiastical, a matter of religion; if public opinion, a matter of convention. Right [...]