An Intersubjective Critique of A Critique of Pagan Scholarship
Issue: Vol 15 No. 1-2 (2013)
Journal: Pomegranate: The International Journal of Pagan Studies
Subject Areas: Religious Studies
Abstract:
This paper responds to Markus Davidsen's critique of contemporary Pagan Studies published in *Method and Theory in the Study of Religion*, issue 24 (2012). In contrast to Davidsen's 'classical' and critical-naturalist emphasis, insider research that is methodologically sound is defended.
Author: Michael York
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