Naturalism, theism, and the cognitive study of religion : religion explained? /

Visala, Aku.

Naturalism, theism, and the cognitive study of religion : religion explained? / Aku Visala. - Farnham, Surrey ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, c2011. - x, 218 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Ashgate science and religion series . - Ashgate science and religion series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: the cognitive theories of religion -- Naturalism and religion : religion as a product of material causes -- The naturalness of religion : basic theories -- The strict naturalist programme and the naturalistic study of religion -- A critique of the strict naturalist programme and a novel proposal -- Theism and the naturalness of religion.

9781409424260 (hardcover) 140942426X (hardcover)

2011008610

015804481 Uk


Religion--Study and teaching.
Naturalism--Religious aspects.
Cognitive science.

BL41 / .V57 2011

ARCH YNDC 211.4 V822N