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Ritual and Its Consequences
An essay on the limits of sincerity and something else I can't see here
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Ritual and Its Consequences explores the tension between ritualistic behavior and genuine sincerity in modern society.
It examines how adherence to ritual can sometimes overshadow authentic emotion and thought.
The book delves into the social functions of ritual, considering their impact on community and individual expression.
It questions the modern emphasis on sincerity and suggests that ritual plays a necessary role in social cohesion.
By analyzing various cultural practices, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the balance between tradition and personal conviction.
It examines how adherence to ritual can sometimes overshadow authentic emotion and thought.
The book delves into the social functions of ritual, considering their impact on community and individual expression.
It questions the modern emphasis on sincerity and suggests that ritual plays a necessary role in social cohesion.
By analyzing various cultural practices, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the balance between tradition and personal conviction.
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Robin Hanson
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Ritual (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson)
