Policy@McCombs The Role of Religion in History – Lecture 1: Primitive Religion
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Nov 1, 2023 This podcast explores the role of religion throughout history, starting with primitive religion. Topics discussed include the role of supernatural powers, magic, rituals, taboos, and the importance of myths. It also touches on faith, trust in God, morality, and taboo systems in primitive societies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Understanding the Role of Supernatural Powers in Religion
04:42 • 4min
The Concept of Magic and the Importance of Rituals
08:28 • 47sec
Supernatural Power: Impersonal vs Personal
09:14 • 17min
Taboos and their Significance
25:59 • 19min
Primitive Religion: Magic, Rituals, and Myths
44:58 • 21min
Religions, Trust in God, and Hume's Laws of Association
01:06:23 • 3min
Morality and taboo systems in primitive societies
01:09:22 • 7min