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The word '''tradition''' comes from the [[Latin]] ''traditionem'', acc. of ''traditio'' which means "handing over, passing on", and is used in a number of ways in the [[English]] language:

The word '''tradition''' comes from the [[Latin]] ''traditionem'', acc. of ''traditio'' which means "handing over, passing on", and is used in a number of ways in the [[English]] language:

# [[Belief]]s or customs taught by one generation to the next, often [[oral]]ly. For example, we can speak of the tradition of sending birth announcements.

# [[Belief]]s or customs taught by one generation to the next, often [[oral]]ly. For example, we can speak of the tradition of sending birth announcements.

# A set of customs or practices. For example, we can speak of Christmas traditions.

# A set of customs or practices. For example, we can speak of Christmas traditions.

# A broad religious [[movement]] made up of religious denominations or church bodies that have a common history, customs, [[culture]], and, to some extent, [[body]] of teachings. For example, one can speak of [[Islam]]'s [[Sufi]] tradition or Christianity's [[Lutheran]] tradition.

# A broad religious [[mass movement|movement]] made up of religious denominations or church bodies that have a common history, customs, [[culture]], and, to some extent, [[body]] of teachings. For example, one can speak of [[Islam]]'s [[Sufi]] tradition or Christianity's [[Lutheran]] tradition.

However, on a more basic theoretical level, tradition(s) can be seen as information to be transmitted through time. For that which is brought into the present from the past, in a particular societal [[context]], is information. This is even more fundamental than particular acts or practices even if repeated over a long sequence of time.  

However, on a more basic theoretical level, tradition(s) can be seen as information to be transmitted through time. For that which is brought into the present from the past, in a particular societal [[context]], is information. This is even more fundamental than particular acts or practices even if repeated over a long sequence of time.  

 

== Traditions and stylings of the mannerism ==

== Traditions and stylings of the mannerism ==

A '''tradition''' is a practice, custom, or [[narrative|story]] that is [[memory|memorized]] and passed down from generation to generation, originally without the need for a writing system. Tools to aid this process include poetic devices such as [[rhyme]] and [[alliteration]].  The stories thus preserved are also referred to as tradition, or as part of an [[oral tradition]].

A '''tradition''' is a practice, custom, or [[narrative|story]] that is [[memory|memorized]] and passed down from generation to generation, originally without the need for a writing system. Tools to aid this process include poetic devices such as [[rhyme]] and [[alliteration]].  The stories thus preserved are also referred to as tradition, or as part of an [[oral tradition]].

Tradition is a [[knowledge]] system (a means of transferring knowledge). Economists Friedrich Hayek and Thomas Sowell explain that tradition is an economically efficient way to transfer and obtain [[knowledge]] of all kinds. Sowell, for example, notes that [[volition|decision-making]] consumes time (a valuable resource), and cultural traditions offer a rich, low-cost, consensually authenticated way to economize on the resources required to make decisions independently. Chemist and philosopher [[Michael Polanyi]] argues that the importance of tradition stems precisely from the [[fact]] that we know more than we can articulate, and that we amass and [[communication|communicate]] valuable knowledge through tradition, often without conscious awareness of all the factors that influenced the development of traditions.

Tradition is a [[knowledge]] system (a means of transferring knowledge). Economists Friedrich Hayek and Thomas Sowell explain that tradition is an economically efficient way to transfer and obtain [[knowledge]] of all kinds. Sowell, for example, notes that [[volition|decision-making]] consumes time (a valuable resource), and cultural traditions offer a rich, low-cost, consensually authenticated way to economize on the resources required to make decisions independently. Chemist and philosopher [[Michael Polanyi]] argues that the importance of tradition stems precisely from the [[fact]] that we know more than we can articulate, and that we amass and [[communication|communicate]] valuable knowledge through tradition, often without conscious awareness of all the factors that influenced the development of traditions.

Traditions are often presumed to be ancient, unalterable, and deeply important, though they may sometimes be much less "natural" than is presumed. Some traditions were deliberately invented for one reason or another, often to highlight or enhance the importance of a certain institution.Traditions may also be changed to suit the needs of the day, and the changes can become accepted as a part of the ancient tradition. A famous book on the subject is ''[http://cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521437738 The Invention of Tradition]'', edited by [[Eric Hobsbawm]] and Terence Ranger.

Traditions are often presumed to be ancient, unalterable, and deeply important, though they may sometimes be much less "natural" than is presumed. Some traditions were deliberately invented for one reason or another, often to highlight or enhance the importance of a certain institution.Traditions may also be changed to suit the needs of the day, and the changes can become accepted as a part of the ancient tradition. A famous book on the subject is ''[https://cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521437738 The Invention of Tradition]'', edited by [[Eric Hobsbawm]] and Terence Ranger.

Some examples include "the invention of tradition" in Africa and other colonial holdings by the occupying forces. Requiring legitimacy, the colonial power would often invent a "tradition" which they could use to legitimize their own position. For example, a certain succession to a chiefdom might be recognized by a colonial power as traditional in order to favor their own candidates for the job. Often these inventions were based in some form of tradition, but were grossly exaggerated, distorted, or biased toward a particular interpretation.

Some examples include "the invention of tradition" in Africa and other colonial holdings by the occupying forces. Requiring legitimacy, the colonial power would often invent a "tradition" which they could use to legitimize their own position. For example, a certain succession to a chiefdom might be recognized by a colonial power as traditional in order to favor their own candidates for the job. Often these inventions were based in some form of tradition, but were grossly exaggerated, distorted, or biased toward a particular interpretation.

== Rejection of tradition ==

== Rejection of tradition ==

Destruction is part of nature according to the German philosopher [[Friedrich Nietzsche]]. Nietzsche claims that entities that reinterpret the world again and again are strong. That way sorrow and loss which is linked to trying to keep tradition can be avoided. Nietzsche wants his readers to open up and accept nature as it is in all its manyfold appearances. In order to be able to interpret [[nature]] it is mandatory to [[imagination|imagine]]. It is weak to claim that your imagination is the only [[truth]]. A strong person is someone who is ready to change in order to avoid self-destruction.

Destruction is part of nature according to the German philosopher [[Friedrich Nietzsche]]. Nietzsche claims that entities that reinterpret the world again and again are strong. That way sorrow and loss which is linked to trying to keep tradition can be avoided. Nietzsche wants his readers to open up and accept nature as it is in all its manyfold appearances. In order to be able to interpret [[nature]] it is mandatory to [[imagination|imagine]]. It is weak to claim that your imagination is the only [[truth]]. A strong person is someone who is ready to change in order to avoid self-destruction.

==Citations and notes==

==Citations and notes==

#See Knowledge and Decisions, Thomas Sowell, chapter 4 Chemist and philosopher Michael Polanyi argues that the importance of tradition stems precisely from the fact that we know more than we can articulate, and that we amass and communicate valuable knowledge through tradition, often without conscious awareness of all the factors that influenced the development of traditions.

#See Knowledge and Decisions, Thomas Sowell, chapter 4 Chemist and philosopher Michael Polanyi argues that the importance of tradition stems precisely from the fact that we know more than we can articulate, and that we amass and communicate valuable knowledge through tradition, often without conscious awareness of all the factors that influenced the development of traditions.

#See Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy, Michael Polanyi

#See Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy, Michael Polanyi

==References==

==References==

==External links==

==External links==

* [http://www.path-work.info/pathwork/tradition Pathwork lecture about religious tradition]

* [https://www.path-work.info/pathwork/tradition Pathwork lecture about religious tradition]

* [http://www.cafetraditions.com Online community for cataloging, creating and exchanging traditions]

* [https://www.cafetraditions.com Online community for cataloging, creating and exchanging traditions]

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