The Religious Sentiment Its Source and Aim: A Contribution to the Science and Philosophy of Religion (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Daniel Garrison Brinton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267542917 ISBN 13: 9780267542918

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the roots of belief

This concise study uses psychology, history, and philosophy to explain why people imagine gods, how religious sentiment grows, and what it reveals about human thought. It treats religion as a product of mind, not superstition, and asks what ideas endure under changing conditions.

The book presents a clear framework for the science and philosophy of religion. It shows how emotional and rational elements interact, how myths and rites arise, and how inquiry can separate evidence from tradition. This edition offers accessible explanations of complex ideas about mind, belief, and culture, with an emphasis on careful reasoning and historical context.

• Explore how mind and emotion shape religious experience
• See how myths, symbols, and rites express shared human needs
• Differentiate the science of religion from its philosophy
• Understand claims about prayer, inspiration, and revelation through a critical lens

Ideal for readers of religious studies, philosophy, and world history who want a measured, evidence-based overview.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267542917
• ISBN 13: 9780267542918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 310