Vol. 23 (Suppl 4) 2002 Neuro endocrinology letters

Toward an evolutionary psychology of religiosity.

: How can the evolution of religiosity be explained? To answer this question, we attempt to develop an understanding of the psychological domains underlying religious behaviour. We see four evolved domains, the sum and interaction of which constitute religiosity, namely: mysticism, ethics, myths and rituals. Even if the individual conte.....