“The Supernatural as Natural: An Evolutionary Approach to Religiosity” lecture at UNLV
The UNLV College of Liberal Arts presents the University Forum Public Lecture Series. The first lecture will be “The Supernatural as Natural: An Evolutionary Approach to Religiosity” by Arizona State University Professor Michael Winkelman, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, argues that evolutionary theory provides a biological framework for understanding how religious practices and beliefs gave our prehistoric ancestors adaptive advantages that may persist today.
When: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
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Where: The Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas
Cost: Free
Age limit: All ages
Event posted July 21, 2009
Last updated July 21, 2009
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