Theology in the age of cognitive science

The cognitive science of religion sets out a naturalistic account of religion, in which religious phenomena are grounded in evolved cognitive and moral intuitions. This has important implications for understanding religious systems and the practice of theology. Religions, it is argued, are moral wor...

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Published in:International journal of philosophy and theology
Main Author: Teehan, John (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2020]
In: International journal of philosophy and theology
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Cognitive science / Religion / Theology / World view / Morals
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
CF Christianity and Science
FA Theology
NCA Ethics
Further subjects:B Cognitive Science
B Theology
B Worldviews
B Evolution
B Morals
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Summary:The cognitive science of religion sets out a naturalistic account of religion, in which religious phenomena are grounded in evolved cognitive and moral intuitions. This has important implications for understanding religious systems and the practice of theology. Religions, it is argued, are moral worldviews; theology, rather than a rational justification/explication of the truth of a religion, is an elaboration and/or defense a particular moral worldview, which itself is a particular construction of evolved cognitive and moral intuitions. The philosophical, social, and moral implications of this, which are far reaching, will be explored.
ISSN:2169-2335
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of philosophy and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/21692327.2020.1773295