Dissenter podcast #989 - Robert Vinten: Wittgenstein and the Cognitive Science of Religion

Press/Media: Research

Description

Robert Vinten was interviewed by Ricardo Lopes for the Dissenter podcast. He was asked questions about his book Wittgenstein and the Cognitive Science of Religion and also discussed his new project on epistemic injustice. (epi #989)

Period5 Sept 2024

Media contributions

1

Media contributions

  • TitleRobert Vinten: Wittgenstein and the Cognitive Science of Religion
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Dissenter
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size1:15:27
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    Date5/09/24
    DescriptionIn this episode, we focus on Wittgenstein and the Cognitive Science of Religion. We first discuss Wittgenstein’s ideas about religion, the cognitive science of religion, and critiques of it by Wittgensteinians. We discuss whether religion is a natural phenomenon, and issues regarding reductionism, scientism, and the cognitive science of religion as a reaction to cultural relativism. We talk about Dr. Vinten’s criticisms of Pascal Boyer’s approach to religion, and theory of mind. Finally, we talk about a new project on epistemic injustice that Dr. Vinten is involved in.
    Producer/AuthorRicardo Lopes
    URLhttps://www.thedissenter.net/podcast/989-robert-vinten-wittgenstein-and-the-cognitive-science-of-religion/
    PersonsRobert Vinten
View all 1
View less

Keywords

  • Wittgenstein
  • Cognitive Science
  • Religion
  • Epistemic Injustice