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Peter L. Berger: Farewell to a Great “Accidental” Sociologist

Year 2017, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 287 - 289, 14.01.2018
https://doi.org/10.12730/13091719.2017.82.170

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First Paragraph: The passing away of Professor Peter L. Berger on June 27 is a great loss for the world of social sciences. Berger built his name and reputation in the academic sphere, primarily thanks to his analyses on place and the role of religion in the modern world. Indeed, his horizon was far beyond the mentioned analyses. Berger first prepared for life through studies of theology with the ambition of becoming a Lutheran priest. However, the coincidences that led to his arrival in the United States as an Austrian migrant played a part in his academic career. His intention was to build on his foundation in theology, but instead he studied sociology. Therefore, he defined himself as an “accidental sociologist” in his memoir Adventures of an Accidental Sociologist (2011).

Year 2017, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 287 - 289, 14.01.2018
https://doi.org/10.12730/13091719.2017.82.170

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Primary Language English
Subjects Religious Studies
Journal Section Obituaries
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Ali Yaşar Sarıbay This is me 0000-0003-0429-5566

Publication Date January 14, 2018
Submission Date September 15, 2017
Published in Issue Year 2017 Volume: 8 Issue: 2

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ISNAD Sarıbay, Ali Yaşar. “Peter L. Berger: Farewell to a Great ‘Accidental’ Sociologist”. Ilahiyat Studies 8/2 (January 2018), 287-289. https://doi.org/10.12730/13091719.2017.82.170.
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