Good intentions and bad sociology: New age authenticity and social roles

Steve Bruce

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Good intentions and bad sociology: New age authenticity and social roles

Steve Bruce^*

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Sociology

Department of Sociology

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Abstract

Drawing on New Age biographies, this essay questions the assertion of New Agers that enlightenment and authentiaty improve personal and social relationships, and offers a sociological justification for the imposition of social order and for the use of roles in the mediation of relationships.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	23-35
Number of pages	13
Journal	Journal of Contemporary Religion
Volume	13
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/13537909808580819
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1998

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