Immortality projects: how death drives religion, culture and everything
For many years, psychologists have considered the fear of death as a central motivating factor in the human behaviour and achievement. However, only for the past 30 years have psychologists tested these ideas empirically and experimentally.
Dr Jonathan Jong (University of Oxford, Coventry University) will evaluate the claim that death drives human behaviour, focusing in particular on religion. Come along to hear Dr Jong discuss this highly intriguing topic!
Date:
21 September 2016, 19:00
Venue:
St Aldates Tavern, The Blue Room
Speaker:
Dr Jonathan Jong (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
oxfordscibar@hotmail.co.uk
Topics:
Booking required?:
Not required
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Cristiana Vagnoni
