Authoritarian and benevolent god representations and the two sides of prosociality

作者:Johnson Kathryn A*; Cohen Adam B*
来源:Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 2016, 39: 32-32.
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X15000461

摘要

The Big Gods model focuses on belief in an authoritarian God as a psychological mechanism that inhibits antisocial behavior and facilitates the formation of tight, cohesive groups. Recent empirical evidence suggests, however, that belief in a benevolent God is more likely to inspire helping and inclusivity. Both kinds of beliefs are necessary to explain the development of large-scale societies.

  • 出版日期2016