Ritual And Its Consequences: An Essay On The Limits Of Sincerity by Adam B. Seligman
An Essay on the Limits of Sincerity
This essay argues that ritual, with its formal “as if” performances, offers a shared framework that sustains social life amid ambiguity and difference, in contrast to modern ideals of sincerity and authenticity. Through comparative cases from religious, cultural, and therapeutic settings, it shows how ritual can enable civility, coexistence, and moral imagination, while also acknowledging its constraints. It contends that relying solely on sincerity can intensify conflict, whereas ritualized forms help negotiate pluralism without demanding inner agreement.
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- 2008
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