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Cognitive Science of Religion and Classical Theism w/ Dr. Tyler McNabb

Philosophy for the People

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Understanding Agency and Teleology in Cognitive Development

This chapter explores how humans, especially children, prefer teleological explanations that attribute purpose to natural phenomena. It examines studies that reveal a common belief in purposeful design and discusses the evolutionary implications of perceiving agency in our environment.

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