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This article defines and describes the concept of religion as a belief system and social institution. What is religion as a social institution? Religion as a social institution refers to a unified system of belief system, practices, symbols, roles, rituals, etc. revolving around belief in supernatural powers. It acts as a framework for the daily…
In this article, I am addressing questions i.e. “what is an economic institution? What are the functions of an economic institution?” What is a social institution? The term ‘social institution’ refers to an interlinked system of roles and social norms aimed at achieving certain fundamental needs of people. In other words, it is an organized…
This entry is about the definition, characteristics, and functions of education as one of the important social institutions. What is education as a social institution? Education as a social institution is a set of patterns, norms, roles meant to provide an environment of learning skills and cultural values to live a prosperous life. What are…
This article gives a definition of shirk in literal and Islamic perspectives along with a brief but comprehensive manner. اس تحریر میں لفظ شرک کے لغوی و اصطلاحی مفہموم اور شرک کے مختلف اقسام کو مفصل انداز میں بیان کیا گیا ہے۔ The literal definition of shirk: شرک کے لغوی معنی شرک کے لغوی معنی…
This article defines and discusses ‘politics’ as one of the social institutions. What is politics as a social institution? Politics as a social institution has many definitions. In light of these multiple definitions, one can generalize it as follows: “Politics as a social institution refers to an institutionalized system through which power is acquired and…
This entry describes the important steps in research process i.e. observation, examination, experiment, testing. What is the Scientific method of study? In the scientific method of study, researchers follow a step-by-step procedure to conclude a judgment based on empirical findings. In other words, it is a process of study the researchers adopt to see if…
This article discusses the characteristics and role of the family as one of the basic social institutions of society. What is family as a social institution? The term ‘family’ can be defined as a group of people living together, by the bonds of marriage, blood, adoption, etc. making one household and interacting as father, mother,…
Categorical and Hypothetical imperative are two different rules suggested by Immanuel Kant in his theory of Goodwill and Moral duty. According to Kant, both imperatives act as the basis for the actions of a rational being in different situations. In this article, the Kantian theory of goodwill and moral duty is discussed with a reference…
The relationship between science and religion has been at the heart of philosophical and theological discussions and debates. To what extent, science and religion are compatible? Do religious beliefs resonate with the scientific way of thinking. Do they act as the antithesis of each other? These and other more or less similar questions are dealt…