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352 - Peter Boghossian - What Is Religion?

The Symbolic World

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Patterns of Agency in Human Conflict

This chapter examines the coherent patterns in human behavior during wartime, revealing transcendent forces that influence group actions across cultures. It philosophically explores the intersection of individual desires, social dynamics, and the evolutionary impulse for survival, suggesting a complex interplay of agencies that shape our understanding of existence.

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