Biocultural Evolution and the Imagination: Outlining Scientific Perspectives for Theological Reflection

The human imagination is studied widely across both the sciences and the humanities, yet there is a lack of conceptual clarity for interdisciplinary engagement. This article surveys a sample of recent scientific research on the imagination, focusing on creativity and storytelling, to demonstrate how...

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Main Author: Lorrimar, Victoria 1986- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: Heythrop journal
Year: 2025, Volume: 66, Issue: 2, Pages: 129-143
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
NBE Anthropology
ZD Psychology
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