Does the neuro - theological model promote a atheistic bias - Mathew Gough 2013 (original) (raw)

This paper investigates the potential for the neuro-theological model to foster an agnostic bias in understanding religious experience through a phenomenological methodology. By analyzing the works of Husserl and Heidegger, it challenges the reductionist interpretations of spirituality in cognitive studies and advocates for a nuanced approach that respects both subjective experiences and objective inquiry. The conclusion suggests that while the neuro-theological framework can inform studies of belief, it has a tendency to prioritize an agnostic perspective.