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Anthropological Reflections on Religion

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Anthropological Reflections on Religion

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The anthropology of religion, a subfield of sociocultural anthropology, examines religion and the social institutions associated with it through an anthropological lens. It adopts a methodological approach that differs significantly from theological and metaphysical perspectives. Rather than engaging with the truth value or doctrinal validity of religious beliefs, the anthropology of religion takes a phenomenological and agnostic stance. Metaphysical claims are bracketed, and attention is directed to the lived experiences, symbolic expressions, and socio-cultural dynamics of religious life. This shift from doctrinal truth to experiential interpretation does not deny religious meaning, but seeks to understand how such meaning is constructed, expressed, and negotiated in human contexts. In doing so, the anthropology of religion offers a distinct and human-centered framework for understanding the role and function of religion in society.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Anthropology, Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Phenomenology, Anthropology of Religion

Etik Beyan

This article was prepared in accordance with scientific and ethical principles.

Kaynakça

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APA
Demirtaş, Ş. (2025). Anthropological Reflections on Religion. Kalemname, 10(19), 137-146. https://izlik.org/JA39KL67AR
AMA
1.Demirtaş Ş. Anthropological Reflections on Religion. Kalemname. 2025;10(19):137-146. https://izlik.org/JA39KL67AR
Chicago
Demirtaş, Şeyma. 2025. “Anthropological Reflections on Religion”. Kalemname 10 (19): 137-46. https://izlik.org/JA39KL67AR.
EndNote
Demirtaş Ş (01 Haziran 2025) Anthropological Reflections on Religion. Kalemname 10 19 137–146.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Demirtaş, “Anthropological Reflections on Religion”, Kalemname, c. 10, sy 19, ss. 137–146, Haz. 2025, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA39KL67AR
ISNAD
Demirtaş, Şeyma. “Anthropological Reflections on Religion”. Kalemname 10/19 (01 Haziran 2025): 137-146. https://izlik.org/JA39KL67AR.
JAMA
1.Demirtaş Ş. Anthropological Reflections on Religion. Kalemname. 2025;10:137–146.
MLA
Demirtaş, Şeyma. “Anthropological Reflections on Religion”. Kalemname, c. 10, sy 19, Haziran 2025, ss. 137-46, https://izlik.org/JA39KL67AR.
Vancouver
1.Şeyma Demirtaş. Anthropological Reflections on Religion. Kalemname [Internet]. 01 Haziran 2025;10(19):137-46. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA39KL67AR