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#989 Robert Vinten: Wittgenstein and the Cognitive Science of Religion

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Exploring Scientism and Cognitive Science in Religion

This chapter examines the critiques of scientism through Wittgenstein's perspectives, addressing its implications on philosophical discourse and social justice issues like epistemic injustice. It explores the intersection of cognitive science and religion, highlighting how human cognitive tendencies, such as agency detection, shape beliefs across cultures. The discussion also critiques the anthropomorphization of psychological concepts in understanding religion, challenging the Cartesian divide between mental and physical experiences.

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