Abstract
This essay, which combines methods of phenomenological description, definition, and scientific explanation, tries to look more comprehensively into the phenomenon of traditions. The author starts from social and scientific explanations of this phenomenon to problematize the challenging thesis of contingency as an inherent source of traditions. The next step is to formulate definition of tradition and explicate its components. The second part of the essay first specifies the socially significant roles of traditions, in order to finally raise the issue of their relation to cultural pluralism, the ways in which traditions are maintained and treated. With regard to the latter, the author advocates the practice of reformist traditionalism, highlighting its advantages over conservatism and the revolutionary deconstruction of traditions.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
