Ben Alderson-Day & Sarah Krasnostein: Questions of Belief

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Do you believe – really believe – in ghosts, or UFOs, angels or the devil? Where do our belief systems come from, and what happens when other people’s experiences or beliefs crash into our own? Join associate professor of Psychology Ben Alderson-Day as he talks about his book, Presence, alongside author of The Believer, Sarah Krasnostein, exploring how one person’s beliefs can leave another person full of questions. Chaired by Daniel Hahn.

Categories: Philosophy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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