Big Gods in small places : the Random Allocation Game in
Mauritius

J 2018

Big Gods in small places : the Random Allocation Game in Mauritius

XYGALATAS, Dimitrios, Silvie KOTHEROVÁ, Peter MAŇO, Radek KUNDT, Jakub CIGÁN et. al.

Basic information

Original name

Big Gods in small places : the Random Allocation Game in Mauritius

Authors

XYGALATAS, Dimitrios (300 Greece), Silvie KOTHEROVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Peter MAŇO (703 Slovakia, belonging to the institution), Radek KUNDT (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution), Jakub CIGÁN (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Eva KUNDTOVÁ KLOCOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Martin LANG (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Religion, Brain & Behavior, Routledge, 2018, 2153-599X

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

60304 Religious studies

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14210/18:00101984

Organization unit

Faculty of Arts

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2153599X.2016.1267033

UT WoS

000429036400008

Keywords in English

Mauritius; experimental anthropology; random allocation game; morality; religion; Big Gods

Abstract

V originále

The relationship between religion and social behavior has been the subject of longstanding debates. Recent evolutionary models of religious morality propose that particular types of supernatural beliefs related to moralizing and punitive high gods will have observable effects on prosociality. We tested this hypothesis, comparing the effects of diverse religious beliefs, practices, and contexts among Hindus in Mauritius. We found that specific aspects of religious belief (related to moralizing gods) as well as religious practice (participation in high-intensity rituals) were significant predictors of prosocial behavior. These findings contribute to a more nuanced understanding of religious prosociality and have significant implications for the evolution of morality.

Links

EE2.3.20.0048, research and development project

Name: Laboratoř pro experimentální výzkum náboženství

Citovat

XYGALATAS, Dimitrios, Silvie KOTHEROVÁ, Peter MAŇO, Radek KUNDT, Jakub CIGÁN, Eva KUNDTOVÁ KLOCOVÁ and Martin LANG. Big Gods in small places : the Random Allocation Game in Mauritius. Religion, Brain & Behavior. Routledge, 2018, vol. 8, No 2, p. 243-261. ISSN 2153-599X. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2153599X.2016.1267033.

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XYGALATAS, Dimitrios, Silvie KOTHEROVÁ, Peter MAŇO, Radek KUNDT, Jakub CIGÁN, Eva KUNDTOVÁ KLOCOVÁ and Martin LANG. Big Gods in small places : the Random Allocation Game in Mauritius. \textit{Religion, Brain \&{} Behavior}. Routledge, 2018, vol.~8, No~2, p.~243-261. ISSN~2153-599X. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2153599X.2016.1267033.

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