Anthropomorphic Representations : Investigating Proximate
Mechanisms of Setting on Cooperative Behaviour

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Anthropomorphic Representations : Investigating Proximate Mechanisms of Setting on Cooperative Behaviour

KRÁTKÝ, Jan and John J. MCGRAW

Basic information

Original name

Anthropomorphic Representations : Investigating Proximate Mechanisms of Setting on Cooperative Behaviour

Name in Czech

Antropomorfní reprezentace : Výzkum proximálních mechanismů prostředí na kooperativní jednání

Authors

KRÁTKÝ, Jan (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution) and John J. MCGRAW (840 United States of America)

Edition

IACSR 2013 Berlin Conference, 2013

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Prezentace na konferencích

Field of Study

60300 6.3 Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

Country of publisher

Germany

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

book of abstracts

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14210/13:00071212

Organization unit

Faculty of Arts

Keywords (in Czech)

antropomorfní reprezentace; materiální kultura; prosocialita

Keywords in English

anthrpomorphic reprezenations; material culture; prosociality

Abstract

V originále

Religious settings are rife with signs and symbols which act to establish powerful, pervasive, and long-lasting moods and motivations, to adapt Geertzs well-known formulation. Recent experimental work has helped to confirm the effects of religious settings on cooperative, prosocial behaviour. But what is it, in particular, about religious settings that induce such effects? We hypothesize that the anthropomorphic statues, icons, and images that commonly adorn sacred spaces serve as proximate mechanisms for establishing the cooperative moods and motivations emphasized in so many religious philosophies. We de- signed and implemented a two-site investigation (in Czech Re- public and Denmark) of the role of gaze, as manifested by two- dimensional anthropomorphic images and three-dimensional anthropomorphic objects, on peoples monetary contributions for a canned beverage in a naturalistic setting. Deriving from mechanisms akin to Barretts Hypersensitive Agency Detection Device and Baron-Cohens Eye Direction Detector, we argue that anthropomorphic representations stimulate pathways and promote behaviour more typically linked to social interactions and group dynamics. This work relates to a general discussion about the role of priming in behavioural studies while addressing specific questions about the materiality of religious settings.

Citovat

KRÁTKÝ, Jan and John J. MCGRAW. Anthropomorphic Representations : Investigating Proximate Mechanisms of Setting on Cooperative Behaviour. In IACSR 2013 Berlin Conference. 2013.

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KRÁTKÝ, Jan and John J. MCGRAW. Anthropomorphic Representations : Investigating Proximate Mechanisms of Setting on Cooperative Behaviour. In \textit{IACSR 2013 Berlin Conference}. 2013.

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