what is functionalism? discuss the functional approach to understand of religion.
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Functionalism is the doctrine that what makes something a thought, desire, pain (or any other type of mental state) depends not on its internal constitution, but solely on its function, or the role it plays, in the cognitive system of which it is a part.
Functionalists argue that religion is a conservative force and that this is a positive function for society and for individuals. ... All agree that religion promotes stability and helps to preserve the status quo and prevent upheaval and rapid social change.
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