animism is common among primitive peoples. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
However, they all have their roots in animism, which is still seen in all of greater Polynesia. From Wordnik.com. [shanghai fish] Reference
This worldview and lifeway is now being called animism (Graham Harvey and Robert J Wallis: Historical Dictionary of Shamanism). From Wordnik.com. [William Horden: God Is One Mind] Reference
That type of mentality called animism which anthropologists designate as the essence of primitive man characterizes the Mother's mind. From Wordnik.com. [The Mother is a seer] Reference
The term "animism" has been applied to many different philosophical systems. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1] Reference
Other religions, such as animism, are too weak to generate the metaphors that people need to understand and explore the world. From Wordnik.com. [Getting Personal. | Mind on Fire] Reference
"Sometimes, however," he adds, "what is called animism is. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
At the heart of "animism" is the belief that animals and plants possess an interior self, like humans. From Wordnik.com. [Latest News - Yahoo!7 News] Reference
"For example, this so-called animism that not so much the Fan Nannies but everybody else around here subscribes to. From Wordnik.com. [Villa Incognito]
Such "animism" instinctively associates with an object's bulk and hardness a capacity for locomotion and general initiative. From Wordnik.com. [The Approach to Philosophy] Reference
RELIGIONS: Christianity (5O percent, mostly Anglican), animism. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Newton was criticized for his animism and for his occult qualities. From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
He steps inside with the animism, oversees the chaining of the creature. From Wordnik.com. [The Peacock King: Book 1, Chapter 1] Reference
RELIGIONS: Christianity (5O percent, mostly Anglican), animism (40 percent). From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Tylor held that animism was followed by polytheism, and finally by monotheism. From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
The standard and most important variant of anthropomorphism is animism which sees. From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
That animism is far from his territory, and kept inside a place of humans against his will. From Wordnik.com. [The Peacock King: Book 1, Chapter 1] Reference
It is possible to consider Shinto, animism, some Wicca, among others, as effectively notheistic. From Wordnik.com. [Larry Beinhart: The God Series, Part II: Looking at God] Reference
As he tightens his grip, there's a canine grunt from his captive as the animism sinks to his knees. From Wordnik.com. [The Peacock King: Book 1, Chapter 1] Reference
Some other types of religions -- animism, syncretism, the combination of various beliefs -- did not exist. From Wordnik.com. [CASTRO'S MEETINGS IN VENEZUELA] Reference
Charm-magic has been regarded as a survival of animism, the theory which endows the phenomena of nature with personal life. From Wordnik.com. [Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery] Reference
After years of economic and political hardships, Myanmar's citizens are turning to Nat worship, a form of animism, for help. From Wordnik.com. [Myanmar Cyclone Brings Rise] Reference
The "sister's son" is preserved in the Sigmund and Sinfjötli tale, which also has a trace of animism in the werwolf episode. From Wordnik.com. [The Edda, Volume 2 The Heroic Mythology of the North, Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13] Reference
When Confucius arose this gross animism had almost monopolized the worship of his countrymen, and universal corruption bore sway. From Wordnik.com. [Oriental Religions and Christianity A Course of Lectures Delivered on the Ely Foundation Before the Students of Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1891] Reference
The record is there, "there is blood upon the hand," and not all the apologies of a self-convicted animism can ever wipe it clean. From Wordnik.com. [Theism or Atheism The Great Alternative] Reference
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