Schmidt, Bettina (2024) The “Religio-therapeutic Dimension” of Espiritismo in Brazil and Its Place within the Study of Religions. In: Taking Seriously, Not Taking Sides: Challenges and Perspectives in Religious Studies. Religion and Transformation in Contemporary European Society (31). Brill Schöningh, Paderborn, pp. 245-262. ISBN 9783506 9660 8
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Abstract
The article focuses on Brazilian spiritism (espiritismo) and discusses its inclusion within the study of religions. After introducing its core features, it shifts to spiritist hospitals that are common across Brazil. The third section examines the boundary of the study of religions and the problem of defining religion. It shows how the artificial divide between religion and non-religion impacts our discipline. Ultimately, it makes the case of an expansion of our area of study to reflect what people do.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Spiritism, Brazil, study of religions, non-religion |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion F History United States, Canada, Latin America > F1201 Latin America (General) |
| Divisions: | Institutes and Academies > Institute of Education and Humanities > Academic Discipline: Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Bettina Schmidt |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Sep 2024 13:39 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2024 17:04 |
| URI: | https://repository.uwtsd.ac.uk/id/eprint/2809 |
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