Schmidt, Bettina E. (2024) Axé as the cornerstone of Candomblé philosophy and its significance for an understanding of well-being (bem estar). Religious Studies. ISSN 0034-4125
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Abstract
According to Candomblé, axé is present in every living being and is necessary to life. To develop and maintain a sense of well-being, one must maintain a balanced level of axé which is linked to a reciprocal relationship between human beings and orixás [African deities]. This article will explore the link between the spiritual force axé and well-being [bem estar] within Candomblé philosophy. Starting with explaining axé within the context of Candomblé and its concept of personhood, the paper will reflect in the latter part on the concept of well-being from the perspective of axé and put forward an argument for the inclusion of Candomblé in philosophy of religion.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Candomblé, African-derived religions, Brazil, Anthropology of religion, well-being |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion F History United States, Canada, Latin America > F1201 Latin America (General) G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology |
| Divisions: | Institutes and Academies > Institute of Education and Humanities > Academic Discipline: Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Bettina Schmidt |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Dec 2023 16:15 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2024 17:04 |
| URI: | https://repository.uwtsd.ac.uk/id/eprint/2646 |
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