Religious myths and legitimation of Power
https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2018-11-2-339-349
Abstract
The article deals with the superstitions and biased opinion regarding the State and its structre. The superstitions are usually used by the society both to legitimize the political regime and to represent politicians as heroes in the popular opinion. In the article are analyzed methods which enable the religious thinking to shape popular ideas about the state and its government. The author also enlightens the role of political elite in creating the rulers’ image. The article also comprises an analysis of Islamic influence in the geopolitical context.
About the Author
Vyacheslav S. Polosin
The Islamic Culture, Scholarship and Education Support Foundation,
Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. Sci. (Philos.), Cand. Sci. (Polit.), Deputy Director of the Islamic Culture, Scholarship and Education Support Foundation
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Review
For citations:
Polosin V.S. Religious myths and legitimation of Power. Minbar. Islamic Studies. 2018;11(2):339-349. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2018-11-2-339-349
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