Faculty member of the Institute of Islamic Culture and Thought
Abstract
Functionalist approach draws much attention in social sciences based on which social phenomena, especially religion are studied. This approach which is rooted in positivism asserts that any social phenomenon should be studied taking into account its role and duty in a system. This paper attempts to criticize the basics and assumptions of this approach in religious studies. Thus, while the historic and scientific origins of this approach and the definitions of religion presented by functionalists are discussed here, the paper also criticizes the definitions, principles, and assumptions in this approach.
Akhavan,Q . (2013). Criticism of Principles and Assumptions of the Functionalist Approach to Religion. Essays in Philosophy of Religion (Jostarhaye Falsafeh Din), 2(2), 21-34.
MLA
Akhavan,Q . "Criticism of Principles and Assumptions of the Functionalist Approach to Religion", Essays in Philosophy of Religion (Jostarhaye Falsafeh Din), 2, 2, 2013, 21-34.
HARVARD
Akhavan Q. (2013). 'Criticism of Principles and Assumptions of the Functionalist Approach to Religion', Essays in Philosophy of Religion (Jostarhaye Falsafeh Din), 2(2), pp. 21-34.
CHICAGO
Q Akhavan, "Criticism of Principles and Assumptions of the Functionalist Approach to Religion," Essays in Philosophy of Religion (Jostarhaye Falsafeh Din), 2 2 (2013): 21-34,
VANCOUVER
Akhavan Q. Criticism of Principles and Assumptions of the Functionalist Approach to Religion. Essays in Philosophy of Religion. 2013;2(2):21-34 (In Persian).
