The Bible For Normal People

[Faith] Episode 8: Joseph Henrich - Is Christianity Weird?

Mar 30, 2023

57:18

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Episode notes

Introduction

5min

The Evolution of Human Psychology

3min

The Influence of the Church on the Western World

3min

The Role of the Nuclear Family in American Fundamentalism

5min

How to Recognize Your Connection to a Context

3min

The Impact of the Medieval Period on Western Culture

3min

The Influence of the Medieval Period on Western Life

2min

The Impact of Religion on Local Social Ecology

5min

The Evolution of the Monogamous Nuclear Family

1min

10.

The Importance of Knowing Your Own Context

4min

11.

The Problem With Analytic Thinking

4min

12.

The Impact of Context on Faith Commitments

4min

13.

The Importance of Context

2min

14.

The Culture of Marriage in 21st Century America

2min

15.

The Making of the Modern Mindset

3min

16.

The Importance of Internal Criticism

4min

Cultural anthropologist Joseph Henrich joins Pete and Jared in this episode of Faith for Normal People to explain how the unique psychology of modern Western society was shaped by particular rules about family structure and marriage practices, often forced by religious institutions.

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