‘Not so much thought out as danced out’: expanding philosophy of religion in the light of Candomblé
Religious Studies January 30, 2024 Mikel Burley 1 citation
Religions often prioritize ritual activities, including dance, over intellectual matters, a point anticipated by anthropologist R. R. Marett's claim that certain forms of religion are 'not so much thought out as danced out.' This article philosophically examines the Afro-Brazilian tradition of Candomblé as an exemplary case, focusing on dance as a 'gestural language' and a form of 'embodied knowledge.' The author argues that these concepts enrich understanding of religion's dance dimension and broaden conceptions of communication and knowledge in both religious and non-religious contexts.