1. Animism vs Naturism - Model Answer (10 Marks)!
How do you distinguish animism from naturism with full marks?
PYQ: "Discuss the concept of animism and differentiate it from naturism." (10 Marks)
DefinitionAnimism: From the Latin 'anima' meaning soul or life. Edward Tylor coined the term, defining it as belief in souls or spirits inhabiting all objects and natural phenomena.
DefinitionNaturism: The belief in nature's supernatural power - humans worshipped natural forces (sun, moon, air, water) out of reverence and dependence. Developed by Lang and Muller, who argued it is the oldest form of religion.
Key Points of Animism
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