Abstract
In this commentary, we critically discuss Neil van Leeuwen’s book Religion as Make-Believe: A Theory of Belief, Imagination, and Group Identity. We argue that his portrayal of religious credences bears remarkable similarities to what certain epistemologists refer to as “hinges.” We furthermore argue that these similarities lead to a different perspective on the rationality of religious credence than the one advanced by Van Leeuwen.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2025 |
Keywords
- Religious credence
- hinges
- Make-believe