Naturalism, Theism, and the Cognitive Study of Religion: Religion Explained?

Routledge (2011)
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This book provides a critical philosophical analysis of the claim that contemporary cognitive approaches to religion undermine theistic beliefs. The book argues that such naturalism is not necessary for the cognitive study of religion and develops an alternative philosophical and methodological framework. This unique contribution to discussions regarding the philosophical and theological implications of the cognitive study of religion summarizes the so far fragmentary discussion, exposes its underlying assumptions, and develops a novel framework for further discussion.

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9781409424260   9781315597577   9781138268586   140942426X   1138268585

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10.4324/9781315597577
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