1st Edition

Religions Are Remixes Rethinking Originality, Authenticity, and Authority in the Study of Religion

By Seth M. Walker Copyright 2025
222 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

222 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

222 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book utilizes an approach that centers on remix theory and conceptual metaphor theory, arguing for an examination of the study of religion via a model for analyzing cultural constructs that the author terms Remix+/-.  After discerning the metaphorical correspondences underlying his argument, the author claims that the shift in conceptual and terminological framing remix provides can assist... Read more

1 Introduction

2 Culture and Creation

3 Religion and Remix

4 Originality

5 Authenticity

6 Authority

7 Conclusion

Biography

Seth M. Walker has a PhD in Religion from the University of Denver (Colorado, USA). His research revolves around remix theory, conceptual metaphor theory, Buddhist philosophy, and popular culture.