The Evolution of Religions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9204550 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ina Wunn (0000-0002-9699-7532, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 387-415 |
| Publication date | 2003-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Numen (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0029-5973 • E-ISSN: 1568-5276 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1163/156852703322446660 |
| OpenAlex | W1964848552 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 3 |
The article contributes to a theoretical framework for a theory that describes and explains the distribution and development of the various religions from a genetical and historical point of view. While religious evolution until now has been understood as a process of progress, the theory outlined in this paper focuses on the biological Theory of Evolution in order to direct the attention to the main characteristics of natural evolutionary processes. By drawing parallels between biological and religious evolution the evolution of religions is described as the adaptive modification of religions throughout history. After discussing the question of a natural systematic unit in the world of religions, the different means of evolutionary processes are investigated. As a result, a theory is presented that understands the development of religions in a way which explains their recent phenotype as well as their modifications during history
Archaeology · Biology · Convergent evolution · Epistemology · Evolutionary theory · History of religions · Natural (archaeology) · Parallels · Phylogenetics · Sociocultural evolution · Sociology · Anthropology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation · History · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious studies
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2022 (7) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |