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Náboženství společnosti
Author: Niklas Luhmann
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How can religion be studied if society is based on communication rather than individual actions? Niklas Luhmann develops this perspective through social systems theory. Náboženství společnosti offers a demanding sociological analysis of religion in relation to other areas of the modern world, while also engaging with religion's own theological self-understanding.
Published posthumously, the text represents Luhmann's late thought. It draws on autopoiesis, functional differentiation, and interdisciplinary ideas from fields including biology and cybernetics. This Czech-language eBook is for readers prepared to engage with theoretical arguments and conceptual work. It is suited to the study of sociology and religion, as well as to readers interested in systems theory who want to consider religion as a system of social communication.
Luhmann's analysis examines religion's place and operation in society from the perspective of social systems. This Czech translation makes one of his late texts available, connecting questions in religious studies with broader sociological theory.
Book information
- Author
- Niklas Luhmann
- Publisher
- Karolinum
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Genre
- Sociológia náboženstva
- ISBN
- 978-80-246-2882-0
- Publication date
- 1. January 2016
- Pages
- 320
- Edition
- Limes
- E-book formats
- PDF (ISBN 978-80-246-3266-7)
What is Náboženství společnosti about?
Communication is the basic unit of Luhmann's approach. Religion is therefore examined through the operation and differentiation of social systems. The relationship between sociological description and theology—the system's description of itself from within—plays a particular role.
The book addresses meaning, religion's function, its organizations, development, and secularization. Its interdisciplinary scope and conceptual density make it primarily a theoretical study. Tomáš Chudý's Czech translation was published in the Limes series.
Themes and motifs
Systems theory
Religion as a social system based on communication.
Functional differentiation
Religion's relationship to other areas of modern society.
Self-description
The tension between sociological analysis and theology.
Who is this book for?
For sociology and religious studies students, readers interested in Luhmann's theory, and those seeking demanding social science literature.
Otázky o knihe
What is Náboženství společnosti about?
Luhmann's analysis examines religion's place and operation in society from the perspective of social systems. This Czech translation makes one of his late texts available, connecting questions in religious studies with broader sociological theory.
What language is this eBook in?
The book is in Czech.
Which eBook formats are available?
AudioSpace lists PDF.
How many pages does this edition have?
The supplier lists 320 pages.
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