Tyvan cher eezi and the socioecological constraints of supernatural agents' minds

The specific concerns attributed to supernatural agents vary considerably across populations. Evidence from evolutionary psychology suggests that commitment to supernatural agents facilitates prosocial behavior, and ecological studies have shown that costly rites can increase trust and cooperation....

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Main Author: Purzycki, Benjamin Grant (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2011
In: Religion, brain & behavior
Year: 2011, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 31-45
Further subjects:B Morality
B Omniscience
B religious cognition
B Ritual Behavior
B Tyva Republic
B supernatural agents
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