JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE DISENCHANTMENT OF THE WORLD, MODERN SCIENCE, AND THE FUTURE OF RELIGION.

  • Published In: Sociological Problems, 2023. P. 202 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Weiss, Johannes 3 of 3

Abstract

According to modern science and technology, all components of the world are subject to calculation and mastering for the sake of human utility. Reality in itself, investigated and used in this way, does not set any principled moral-normative limits to human intervention, it is not a field of appearance of the sacred or the divine, a revelation of a more profound, metaphysical, i.e., “ultimate” truth. Under these conditions, religious experiences require a sacrifice of the intellect, and remain difficult to communicate and share and, furthermore, only within the realm of personal interpersonal relationships. A resurgence of religion cannot be ruled out, but it would require the emergence of new prophets and saviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sociological Problems. 2023/07, p202
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0324-1572
  • Accession Number:180435201
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