William Robertson Smith
Sociologist or theologian
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4864615 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Robert A Segal (0000-0003-2674-3403, University of Aberdeen, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 9-24 |
| Publication date | 2008-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religion (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0048-721X • E-ISSN: 1096-1151 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.religion.2008.01.009 |
| OpenAlex | W2037149381 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 11 |
William Robertson Smith is often considered to be the first modern sociologist of religion. I argue that Smith was truly a pioneering sociologist of religion, but of ‘‘primitive’’ and ancient religion only. He pitted primitive and ancient religion against modern religion, which for him was religion of the individual rather than of the group. I suggest that Smith's sociologising of religion, as revolutionary as it was, stops short. Where his sociology ends, his theology begins
Adam smith · Neoclassical economics · Sociology · Sociology of religion · Theology · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious studies · Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices · Study and Philosophy of Religion
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,21 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2020 (9) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |