‘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
Abstract When the anthropologist R. R. Marett affirmed that certain forms of religion are ‘not so much thought out as danced out’ (1914, xxxi), he was, in effect, anticipating a criticism that has been levelled at philosophy of religion in recent decades – namely, the criticism that this branch of philosophy has frequently underplayed the extent to which religions often prioritize ritual...