The Interpretation of Cultures
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The Interpretation of Cultures
Clifford Geertz
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2016–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
If you want to understand the psychology behind religion I recommend Wittgenstein's "Remarks on Frazer's Golden Bough"; Eliade's "Myths, Dreams, and Mysteries" and "The Sacred & Profane"; Feuerbach's "The Essence of Religion"; Gertz's "The Religion of Java" and "The Interpretation of Cultures"; and no anthology of introduction to religion would be complete without Ricouer's "Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences".
Where it comes up
- St. John’s Reading List: A Great Books Curriculum 2023 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books on the psychology of religion? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift? 2016 · 1 recommendation