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Modern Culture

In Our Time

CHAPTER

Exploring Culture, Religion, and Identity in Modern Society

The chapter delves into the interplay between religion, culture, and modernity, discussing the concept of submission to collective identity and the role of religion in fostering unity through submission to a supernatural authority. It contrasts traditional religious practices with the evolving landscape of modern culture, including the exclusion of science from the realm of culture. The conversation also touches on the integration of science within cultural pleasures and the formation of social groups based on shared scientific interests, highlighting unique forms of belonging and enrichment.

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