Religious Transformation in Western Society (Routledge Revivals) - The End of Happiness

Originally published in 1992, this remarkable book challenges many of the assumptions governing the Sociology of Religion and the Sociology of Culture by arguing that Western religion is neither science nor morality - it is the promise of happiness. Learned and incisive, it will be essential reading for students of religion, culture and anyone interested in the character of Modernity.

List of contents

1. Happiness: beyond the sociology of religion  2. Faith: happiness proclaimed  3. Belief: hapiness obscured  4. Morality: happiness postponed  5. Passion: desire for happiness  6. Sensuousness: happiness reclaimed

About the author

Harvie Ferguson

Summary

Originally published in 1992, this remarkable book challenges many of the assumptions governing the Sociology of Religion and the Sociology of Culture by arguing that Western religion is neither science nor morality - it is the promise of happiness. Learned and incisive, it will be essential reading for students of religion, culture and anyone interested in the character of Modernity.

Product details

• Authors: Harvie Ferguson, Harvie (University of Glasgow Ferguson, Ferguson Harvie
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.06.2012
• EAN: 9780415615365
• ISBN: 978-0-415-61536-5
• No. of pages: 270
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Social groups: religious groups and communities