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HUM-382: Anthropology of belief

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Ce cours constitue une introduction à la question des théories complotistes en particulier dans le champ des sciences.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/anthropology-of-belief-HUM-382

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Summary

Ce cours constitue une introduction à la question des théories complotistes en particulier dans le champ des sciences.

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/anthropology-of-belief-HUM-382

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-382

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Lectures in this course (9)

Introduction: thematic and evaluation

Introduces beliefs, including religious beliefs, rumors, and conspiracy theories, emphasizing critical analysis and interpretation of texts.

Beliefs: Definition and Mechanisms

Delves into the definition of beliefs, the influence on behavior, classification, and the relationship with science.

Origins of Religious Beliefs

Delves into the origins of religious beliefs, exploring psychological, developmental, and neuroscientific perspectives on faith.

Rumors and beliefs

Delves into the psychology and sociology of rumors, exploring their impact and societal implications.

Irrational beliefs: sociological and psychological perspectives

Explores the reasons behind our susceptibility to irrational beliefs and the impact of sociological and psychological factors on our beliefs.

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