Brück, J. (1999). Ritual and rationality. European J Archaeol 2 (3). Vol 2(3), pp. 313-344.
 Title The title of the publication or report |
Ritual and rationality | |||||
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Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report |
: some problems of interpretation in European archaeology | |||||
Issue The name of the volume or issue |
European J Archaeol 2 (3) | |||||
Series The series the publication or report is included in |
Journal of European Archaeology | |||||
Volume Volume number and part |
2 (3) | |||||
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. |
313 - 344 | |||||
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
A paper arguing that the conception of ritual employed in both archaeology and anthropology is a product of post-Enlightenment rationalism. It is thought that because it does not meet modern western criteria for practical action, ritual is frequently described as non-functional and irrational; furthermore, this designation is employed as the primary way of identifying ritual archaeologically. This evaluation of ritual action is questioned. It is argued that many other societies do not distinguish ritual from secular action. Further, what anthropologists identify as ritual is generally considered practical and effective action by its practitioners. A discussion of some finds from MBA settlements in southern England provides a working example of how this issue might be addressed. | |||||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
1999 | |||||
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BIAB
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered |
29 Jan 2001 |
