Geertz, Clifford
Islam Observed: Religious Development in Morocco and Indonesia (Phoenix Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226285115
- author:
- Geertz, Clifford
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1971
- Pages:
- 144
- Genre:
- Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Islam Observed: A Comparative Study of Religious Development in Morocco and Indonesia by Clifford Geertz. This comparative study explores the development of Islam in two distinct civilizations, Morocco and Indonesia. Geertz examines how the Islamic concept of life evolved differently in each country, resulting in unique spiritual climates. In Morocco, activism, moralism, and individuality were central to the Islamic way of life, while in Indonesia, aestheticism, inwardness, and the dissolution of personality took precedence. Geertz's analysis is grounded in theoretical observations about the social role of religion, which he believes are crucial in understanding these differences. By applying a comparative framework, Geertz sheds light on the complexities of religious development and its relationship to cultural context.
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