Does it have any foundations beyond the basically arbitrary conventions of given societies? (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
This domination is not complete, but it can be strong enough to give the society as a whole a significant degree of unity of response to the causes upon it. (religion-online.org)
Understanding the way nature works is great and has afforded an easier life, but it doesn't give society purpose. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)