Book

The psychological and ethical aspects of Mormon group life

University of Utah Press • Salt Lake City • Published In 1975 • Pages:

By: Ericksen, Ephraim Edward.

Abstract

This source represents an attempt to interpret the history of the Mormons from a functional perspective to "get at fundamental psychological and ethical principles" within the culture. The first section examines psychological and sociological factors involved in the first Mormon-Gentile (non-Mormon) conflict, and the effects of the conflict on group identity. The second section deals with the "maladjustment" between the people and their environment, the desert. It includes a second conflict with the Gentiles with the coming of the railroad, and Gentile competition and critique of their culture. The third section looks at the tensions between the institutions and traditions of Mormonism and the innovations of science.

HRAF PubDate

2018

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Types

Philosopher

Indigenous Person

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Martin Malone ; 1977

Field Date

not applicable

Coverage Date

1830-1918

Coverage Place

United States

Notes

By Ephraim Edward Ericksen

The chapter titles are: Part I, 1. Introduction; 2. The origin of Mormonism and the beginning of conflict; 3. Zion in Missouri; 4. Zion in Illinois; Part II, 5. The Mormon migration; 6. Mormon colonization; 7. Industrial and commercial co-operation; Part III, 8. The innovation of science and democracy; 9. The church and business; 10. Conflicts in the Mormon marriage institutions; 11. The ethics of Mormonism; 12. The possibilities for adjustment. A brief preface contains a discussion of Ericksen's training, philosophy, and religious thinking.

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

75310523

LCSH

Mormon Church