On Naturalness, Innateness, and God-beliefs: A Reply to Shook

Shook (2017) argues that if god-beliefs are “innate,” one is obligated to be skeptical about them by virtue of their mutually incompatible plurality and nativist origin. Second, Shook suggests that even if god-beliefs are not innate, it is still epistemically vicious to believe in gods. Shook also r...

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Autore principale: Barrett, Justin L. 1971- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2017
In: Method & theory in the study of religion
Anno: 2017, Volume: 29, Fascicolo: 4/5, Pagine: 374-386
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Dio / Fede / Idee innate / Religione naturale / Kognitive Religionswissenschaft
Notazioni IxTheo:AA Scienze religiose
AB Filosofia delle religioni
AE Psicologia delle religioni
Altre parole chiave:B cognitive science of religion epistemology god-beliefs innate religion
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Riepilogo:Shook (2017) argues that if god-beliefs are “innate,” one is obligated to be skeptical about them by virtue of their mutually incompatible plurality and nativist origin. Second, Shook suggests that even if god-beliefs are not innate, it is still epistemically vicious to believe in gods. Shook also raises concerns about using theology to motivate or interpret scientific inquiry. This response essay clarifies the character of the theories offered in the cognitive science of religion (csr), including rejecting that innateness of god-beliefs is a common view. Shook’s primary claims are then evaluated with the conclusion that they are not adequately argued or substantiated.
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ISSN:1570-0682
Riferimento:Kommentar zu "Are People Born to be Believers, or are Gods Born to be Believed? (2017)"
Kommentar in "God Belief as an Innate Aspect of Human Nature: A Response to John Shook and Questions for Justin Barrett (2017)"
Kommentar in "Reply to Commentaries on “Are People Born to be Believers, or are Gods Born to be Believed?” (2017)"
Comprende:In: Method & theory in the study of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/15700682-12341399