Is a Complete Biocognitive Account of Religion Feasible?
Abstract. The biological and cognitive approach to religion has matured somewhat and reveals interesting results. Nevertheless, some questions arise about its foundation and development. The essay offers a review of current research in the cognitive field, focusing on its conclusions, the internal d...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley-Blackwell
2008
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Zygon
Year: 2008, Volume: 43, Issue: 1, Pages: 103-126 |
| Further subjects: | B
Religion and science
B Cognitive Science B Religious Studies B limits of science B biology of religion B Religious Mind |
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| Summary: | Abstract. The biological and cognitive approach to religion has matured somewhat and reveals interesting results. Nevertheless, some questions arise about its foundation and development. The essay offers a review of current research in the cognitive field, focusing on its conclusions, the internal discussions, and the problems that need more study or correction. Emphasis is placed on a more intricate account of the factors involved in religious experience, discussing the proper use of the discoveries of biocognitive research and the limits that should be placed on said conclusions. |
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| ISSN: | 1467-9744 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Zygon
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2008.00902.x |