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360 - John Vervaeke - The Cognitive Science of Ritual

The Symbolic World

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Rituals and Cognition: A Complex Interplay

This chapter explores the relationship between cognitive science and religion, emphasizing the role of rituals in shaping human thought and behavior. It addresses the trend of de-ritualization in society, particularly in Quebec, while challenging the dichotomy between facts and values in understanding human cognition.

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