Problem
Conflicting symbol systems
Other Names:
Symbols represent divisions Incidence:
The most important conflict between symbol systems in the past 150 years has been between the symbols, myths and rites of religion and those of science. The current local of this conflict is between western scientific thought and Muslim Fundamentalism. Broader Problems:
Symbol system failureUndetermined procedures for adapting tradition-bound cultures Narrower Problems:
Symbols unrelated to human experience Values:
Conflict Subject(s):
→ SystemsIndividuation → Symbols, myths
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
28.04.1997 – 00:00 CEST