Dear
All,
The CEU Department of Cognitive Science cordially invites you to its next
talk by:
Pascal Boyer, University of Washington
Date: Wednesday,
May 15, 2019 – 17:00-18:30
Host: Dan
Sperber
Location: Department
of Cognitive Science, CEU, Oktober 6 street 7, room 101.
Title:
Religions in the Wild: How General Properties of Human Communication Result in Religious Traditions
Abstract:
For most of human history and prehistory in most places, religious activity for most people did and still does centre on ways to palliate and prevent misfortune, notably by resorting to specialists,
best equipped to deal with spirits and other superhuman agents. This “wild religion” includes no stable doctrine, no interest in good and evil, no priests with formal training, no community of believers and no concept of ‘faith’. I propose that the common
features of wild religion stem from our evolved psychology, in particular from our need to gain welfare and fitness by providing high-value information to others, and being seen as providers of such information.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Cognitive Science Events at CEU: http://cognitivescience.ceu.edu/events
Györgyné Finta (Réka)
Department Coordinator
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Central European University
Department of Cognitive Science
H-1051 Budapest
Oktober 6 utca 7.
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