AS202: Dr. Richard Carrier on EvoPsych

AS202: Dr. Richard Carrier on EvoPsych

Author: seriouspod.com December 31, 2015 Duration: 35:02

Is 90% of all Evo Psych false? That’s the claim Dr. Richard Carrier makes in his mammoth article, which can be found here. While I’m hoping to have Richard on at a later date to discuss the topic he’s likely most known for – Jesus’s existence, this visit is all about Evolutionary Psychology and whether or … Continue reading AS202: Dr. Richard Carrier on EvoPsych

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