Abstract
Metaphors are indispensable for sociological thinking about religion, but they have received much less consideration than they deserve. This article argues the importance of systematic theoretical reflection on metaphors, both in the sociological analysis of religion and in the religious discourse of society. The article provides an outline of Nietzsche's early sociological theory of metaphor, situating it as a neglected classic for sociologists of religion in the context of other work on metaphor in the discipline.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 203-216 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of Contemporary Religion |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 23 Apr 2012 |