Abstract
This book analyzes the concept of theological incorrectness, namely, why people believe what they shouldn't? It takes off from Justin Barrett's notion of "theological correctness", which contends that while religious believers produce theologically correct ideas in situations that allow them the time and space to reflect symmetrically on their beliefs, the same people can stray from those ideological beliefs in situations that require them to solve problems rapidly. It also puts forward a cognitive approach to studying religion.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780199835256 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780199835256 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 18 2004 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- General Arts and Humanities
Keywords
- Belief
- Religious behavior
- Theological incorrectness