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The episode presents a compendium of essays on Cognitive Science of Religion (CCR), an interdisciplinary field that explores the cognitive and evolutionary bases of religion. The authors examine how religious beliefs and practices fit into human thought processes, from agent detection and teleological reasoning to the influence of culture and evolution. The work addresses topics such as the nature of special objects, extreme rituals, mystical experiences, the influence of faith in everyday life, and the challenges and future prospects of CCR.
The episode presents a compendium of essays on Cognitive Science of Religion (CCR), an interdisciplinary field that explores the cognitive and evolutionary bases of religion. The authors examine how religious beliefs and practices fit into human thought processes, from agent detection and teleological reasoning to the influence of culture and evolution. The work addresses topics such as the nature of special objects, extreme rituals, mystical experiences, the influence of faith in everyday life, and the challenges and future prospects of CCR.