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How Do Sociologists Define Religion? How Is This Different from a Commonsense

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How do sociologists define religion? How is this different from a commonsense definition of religion?


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Diachronic

Pertaining to the study or analysis of something, especially language, through different periods in history to understand its evolution.

Synchronic

An approach focusing on a phenomenon at a specific point in time, often used in linguistics and anthropology to study cultures or languages without considering historical changes.

Economic Determinism

A theory that economic forces shape societal structures, cultural values, and historical outcomes.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research where problems are identified, hypotheses are formulated, experiments are conducted, and conclusions are drawn.

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