Arguing from Cognitive Science of Religion
Is Religious Belief Debunked?
Published on 2. April 2020
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-350-10029-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book considers whether recent theories from Cognitive Science of Religion (CSR) undermine the epistemic status of religious belief. After introducing the key theories in the growing area of CSR, Hans Van Eyghen explores some of the epistemic questions surrounding CSR, including: Is CSR incompatible with the truth of religious belief? How might CSR show that religious belief is unreliably formed? And, finally, does CSR undermine the justification of religious belief by religious experiences? In addressing these questions, he demonstrates how CSR does not undermine the epistemic bases for religious belief.
This book offers a clear and concise overview of the current state of cognitive science of religion and will be of particular interest to scholars working in philosophy and epistemology of religion.
This book offers a clear and concise overview of the current state of cognitive science of religion and will be of particular interest to scholars working in philosophy and epistemology of religion.
Reviews / Votes
Does scientifically explaining religious thoughts mean those thoughts are non-rational? Van Eyghen resists any simplistic conclusions when considering new findings and theories coming from cognitive and evolutionary studies of religion. His analysis provides a great service to the growing number of thinkers interested in the theological and philosophical implications of the scientific study of religion. * Justin L. Barrett, Chief Project Developer, Office for Science, Theology, and Religion Initiatives, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA * Offers a thorough and in-depth discussion of the most prominent theories in the cognitive science of religion, and a careful assessment of the philosophical implications of these theories for warranted theistic belief. Whether you agree with the conclusions or not, this book provides a compelling read and lots of food for thought and further discussion. * Michiel van Elk, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-10029-9 (9781350100299)
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Person
Hans Van Eyghen completed his PhD at VU Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Content
Introduction: Arguing from Cognitive Science of Religion
1. Introduction: What is debunking?
2. What is religious belief?
3. The Cognitive Science of Religion (CSR)
4. Are CSR and religious beliefs incompatible?
5. Does CSR show that supernatural belief is unreliably formed?
6. Does CSR undermine religious experiences?
7. Does CSR undermine the Consensus Gentium Argument?
8. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
1. Introduction: What is debunking?
2. What is religious belief?
3. The Cognitive Science of Religion (CSR)
4. Are CSR and religious beliefs incompatible?
5. Does CSR show that supernatural belief is unreliably formed?
6. Does CSR undermine religious experiences?
7. Does CSR undermine the Consensus Gentium Argument?
8. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index