Sexual selection and religion: Can the evolution of religion be explained in terms of mating strategies?

This article considers the application of sexual selection theory to the study of religion by discussing the basic concepts and theories in sexual selection and then outlines possibilities of its application to the study of the evolution of religion. The first section outlines basic principles in th...

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Authors: Van Slyke, James A. 1972- (Author) ; Szocik, Konrad (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: SAGE Publishing [2020]
In: Archive for the psychology of religion
Year: 2020, Volume: 42, Issue: 1, Pages: 123-141
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religion / Evolution / Sex appeal / Mate selection
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
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