PHIL 2400 1st EditionLecture 3 Unit: Native American TraditionsRequired readings:“Albanese” pg 19-35Outline of Current Lecture I. PluralismII. Can we really understand everything there is to know about a religious tradition?a. LimitationsIII. Diversity of Native American TraditionsIV. Ogllala and Hopi comparisonCurrent Lecture Pluralism Pluralism – when different traditions exist side by side, keeping their traditions Post Pluralism – when different religious traditions consciously or unconsciously borrow ideas or practices from other traditions and/or combine ideas and practices People tend to think of religions as existing in their own box and not interacting with other religious traditions Important to open eyes and recognize and appreciate these interactions Examples:- Karma- Christmas- Black Elk and leading of the Ghost Dance Can we really understand everything there is to know about a religious tradition? Limited by: Time – too many traditions Status – outsider vs. insider- Outsider – doesn’t believe in specific religious tradition or in any particular religious tradition, tends to miss critical ideas that only insiders understand- Insider – believer in specific religious tradition or in religious idea - Example – scholars of Hopi sashes focused way to heavily on symbols on the sashes while they missed the importance that the sashes played spiritually in the lives of the Hopi peopleThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Acknowledge issues with being insider or outsider and attempt to see the other person’s point of view Diversity of Native American Traditions Place – the environment matters significantly to Native American traditions Relatives – natural entities such as trees or animals become so connected in Native American traditions that they become relatives Relatives shape views about the world Language – 550 native American groups placed in 6 major language groups Phrases and diction shape a speakers’ view about the world Feminine roles, terms of endearment, action words etc. Cultural Artifacts – necessary or unnecessary artifacts show how traditions view the world Ogllala and Hopi comparison Community Ogllala – nomadic, created clans Hopi – matrilineal clans,
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