Episode #240 ... Varieties of Religion Today (Charles Taylor)

Episode #240 ... Varieties of Religion Today (Charles Taylor)

From Philosophize This! by Stephen West

November 8, 2025 · 29 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Charles Taylor's work on the sociological role of religion in modern society.

Today we talk more about the work of Charles Taylor and his book The Varieties of Religion Today. We look at different answers to a classic question around religious belief. The sociological and structural role that religion plays at any given point in history. Paleo, Neo and Post Durkheim versions of religious society. What religion becomes in the age of authenticity we live in. We paint a picture of the very unique spiritual predicament the modern person has to navigate. Hope you love it. :) Sponsors: Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com/philothis Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Stephen West

Topics covered

  • religion
  • sociology
  • philosophy
  • modern spirituality
  • Charles Taylor
  • Durkheim

Keywords

  • Charles Taylor
  • religious belief
  • sociological role
  • modern spirituality
  • Durkheim

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Books & works: The Varieties of Religion Today

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