涂尔干的宗教社会学

涂尔干的宗教研究是他的社会学方法在宗教学领域的运用。他通过分析澳大利亚土著的图腾制度对宗教的起源做了社会学的解释 ,认为宗教是集体表象的反映 ,图腾的本原是外在于氏族成员的宗教力。他对宗教问题的研究反映了他的社会学准则和基本方法。他的宗教研究是他的社会学理论的组成部分。虽然他受到了宗教学内部的许多批评 ,但是对于中国宗教学的发展仍然有着重要的意义

The Religious Sociology of Durkheim

Religious research of Durkheim is the application of his sociological methodology in the field of religion. Through his analysis of Australian totem institution, he undertook a sociological interpretation of the origins of religion, believing that religion is the reflection of the collective phenomenon and the sources of totems are the religious powers external to the clan members. His studies of religious issues reflected his sociological standards and basic methodology. His religious research is an integral part of his sociological theory. Though he has suffered many criticisms from within the religious circles, he does have significant implications for the development of religious studies in China.