STUDIES OF MIND 256 - Evolutionary Psychology of Religion. Fall 2008

Institution:

Franklin and Marshall College

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Description:

Survey of contemporary evolutionary models for the origin and persistence of religious belief and practice. Attention will be given to the epistemological implications for religious belief. The course will consider on adapationist and non-adaptationist models focusing primarily on cognitive theories, group selection, costly-signaling, and neurotheology. Same as PHI 256. Murray

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FANDM.EDU

Phone Number:

(717) 291-3911

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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