An objective belief theory of natural science
In: Journal of social and evolutionary systems: JSES, Band 17, Heft 2, S. 197-212
ISSN: 1061-7361
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In: Journal of social and evolutionary systems: JSES, Band 17, Heft 2, S. 197-212
ISSN: 1061-7361
In: The Journal of social psychology, Band 94, Heft 2, S. 269-274
ISSN: 1940-1183
In: The public opinion quarterly: POQ, Band 82, Heft 1, S. 34-62
ISSN: 1537-5331
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- 1. The Storytelling Monkey -- 2. The Creative Serpent -- 3. The Pitiful Monster -- 4. The Logical Alien -- 5. The Clever Horse -- 6. The Science Graveyard -- 7. The Tangled Web -- 8. The Progressive Human -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- REFERENCES -- INDEX -- Back Cover.
In: History of political economy
ISSN: 1527-1919
Abstract
Wassily Leontief met with decades of success for the development of input-output analysis, and yet he remained a staunch critic of the economics profession throughout his life. To understand his success, its limits, and the origins of his discontent, this article separates the scientific activities of input-output from the system of belief built around it, and from the institutions set up to advance Leontief's research program. This leads to considering the interaction of input-output with other research programs through three poles: the scientific debate, the collision of belief systems about the world, and an institutional fight for funds and researchers. The end result is a picture of how Leontief managed to build a successful research program in which scientific inquiry led to beliefs about the world that were able to justify building institutions promoting input-output, in an environment of competition and cooperation.
In: Center for the History of Political Economy at Duke University Working Paper Series
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In: Sage open, Band 4, Heft 1, S. 215824401452143
ISSN: 2158-2440
The widely spread view on magical beliefs in modern industrial cultures contends that magical beliefs are a bunch of curious phenomena that persist today as an unnecessary addition to a much more important set of rational beliefs. Contrary to this view, in this article, the view is presented, which suggests that the belief in magic is a fundamental property of the human mind. Individuals can consciously consider themselves to be completely rational people and deny that they believe in magic or God despite harboring a subconscious belief in the supernatural. Research also shows how engagement in magical thinking can enhance cognitive functioning, such as creative thinking, perception and memory. Moreover, this article suggests that certain forms of social compliance and obedience to authority historically evolved from magical practices of mind control and are still powered by the implicit belief in magic. Finally, the article outlines areas of life, such as education, religion, political influence, commerce, military and political terror, and entertainment, in which magical thinking and beliefs of modern people can find practical applications.
In: Social analysis: journal of cultural and social practice, Band 52, Heft 1
ISSN: 1558-5727
In: Current History, Band 29, Heft 6, S. 883-896
ISSN: 1944-785X
This book explores the modern relationship between religion and science, highlighting the public backlash over teaching evolution in U.S. public schools as an example of the conflict between religious faith and scientific reason. The author explores the middle ground between the two most extreme arguments, arguing that it is possible for science and religion to exist in harmony. The book also provides an analysis of 10 world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, revealing how each finds compatibility with differing religions and scientific doctrine
In: Synthese: an international journal for epistemology, methodology and philosophy of science, Band 87, Heft 3, S. 379-400
ISSN: 1573-0964