Learning to Discern the Voices of Gods, Spirits, Tulpas, and the Dead.
Tanya M Luhrmann, Ben Alderson-Day, Ann Chen, Philip Corlett, Quinton Deeley, David Dupuis, Michael Lifshitz, Peter Moseley, Emmanuelle Peters, Adam Powell, Albert Powers
Schizophr Bull February 1, 2023 DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbac005 via PubMed Central
Summary
The work examines how individuals learn to identify and differentiate the voices of gods, spirits, tulpas, and the dead, focusing on the processes of discernment within various cultural and religious contexts. It explores the techniques, practices, and social frameworks that shape how people interpret and authenticate these experiences, arguing that discernment is a learned skill rather than an innate ability.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Discernment of supernatural voices is a learned skill shaped by cultural and religious practices. |
Abstract
Learning to Discern the Voices of Gods, Spirits, Tulpas, and the Dead.