Cognitive science of religion

Readings

Justin L. Barrett (2007) Cognitive Science of Religion; What is it and Why is it? Religion Compass 1

Philosophical questions

How do we define "religion"?
What are the arguments for and against a religion X?

Psychological questions

A naturalistic approach

Is religion a cultural universal? Why are they so pervasive?
What are the causes of religious beliefs?
What explains the diversity of religious beliefs?
Are there cognitive differences between believers and non-believers?
Which are the cognitive / brain processes that underlie religious experiences?