ideology/science - has science replaced religion Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are the four examples of how science has replaced religion?
- rationalisation (decline in plausibility)
- technological worldview
- disenchantment
- structural differentiation
What is the rationalisation theory that science HAS replaced religion?
turn to logical/evidence based thinking (light bulb flickers - issue with electric not god)
What is the technological worldview theory that science HAS replaced religion?
development of technology/science explains phenomena (airplane black box)
What is the disenchantment theory that science HAS replaced religion?
people no longer believe in spiritual elements (e.g. the devil)
What is the structural differentiation theory that science HAS replaced religion?
State takes over healthcare; religion doesn’t have roles, has lost its power it once has over education, healthcare and childcare. Government is now more involved (welfare)
What are the five examples of how science hasn’t replaced religion?
- Some groups are still religious
- Rise of NAMs
- Spiritual shopping/re-enchantment
- Prosperous scientific Hindu middle class
- Rise of Fundamentalism
What is the some groups are still religious argument that science HASN’T replaced religion?
EMs (cultural transition/defence)
Women (socialisation)
Elderly (disengagement)
What is the rise of NAMs theory that science HASN’T replaced religion?
religion is still important, just changed
What is the spiritual shopping/re-enchantment theory that science HASN’T replaced religion?
e.g. Kendall project, looking for religion that best suits them
What is the prosperous scientific Hindu middle class theory that science HASN’T replaced religion?
goes against secularisation debate, religion helps create economic change in India so is still important
What is the rise of fundamentalism theory that science HASN’T replaced religion?
The fact that they exist proves that religion is still important to certain groups, other wise they wouldn’t exist
