Episode 59: Tumors All the Way Down (With Sam Harris)
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The Importance of Metaphysical Spiritual Beliefs in Religion
The author of "Waking Up" argues that religious practices don't require metaphysical spiritual beliefs. He says they have to be part of a cultural context where they just don't make sense. Danarelli: Even if we're going to accept that there are very important human needs, these can only be fulfilled by quasi-irrational commitments and associated practices.
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