Formulation of the Claim
The anthropological moment consists in treating religions as equal within analysis.
Explanation
The author criticizes the exclusion of Islam from some Western religious studies, and counters this with a call for a comparative perspective that places religions on an equal footing within anthropological analysis.
Its Place in the Book’s Argument
This formulation appears within the call to broaden the horizon of religious study so that no particular religion is treated as an exception outside comparison, but rather enters into a single analytical field that balances religions through shared tools of understanding.
What the Atom Does Not Say
This page does not explain Arkoun’s anthropological method in detail, nor does it survey its various applications in the book. It is limited to highlighting the principle of equality in analysis.