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This talk will look at some of the mechanisms used by religious and other belief systems to trap people inside, so that it's almost impossible for them to think their way out again.
How are smart, college-educated people able to convince themselves that, say, the universe is six thousand years old? This talk will look at some of the mechanisms used by religious and other belief systems to trap people inside, so that it's almost impossible for them to think their way out again.
Philosopher Stephen Law is the editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy journal THINK. He has published several books and is senior lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London.
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23 February 2010 at 6:00 pm |
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Psychology Seminar Series, Goldsmiths' College |
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SEMINARS ARE FREE and there is no need to book in advance. Talks are open to all. They start at 6:10 PM IN ROOM 256, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths. For further information, contact Chris French email: c.french@gold.ac.uk). |
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