In the Elementary Forms of the Religious Life, ÉMile Durkheim

question 91

Multiple Choice

In The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life, Émile Durkheim cautioned that sociologists who study religion must assume that

• A)some religions are false.
• B)there are no religions that are false.
• C)a God does not exist.
• D)all religions include notions of higher beings and that humans are made in their likeness.

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Definitions:

Traditional Assumptions

are longstanding beliefs or notions that are often accepted without question or evidence.

Generalizations

Generalizations are broad statements or concepts that apply to multiple instances, often used to simplify complex information or patterns.

Negotiating Style

The approach or method an individual or party employs during negotiation to achieve their desired outcome.

Cultural Effects

The influence that culture has on the behavior and beliefs of individuals within that culture.