(WSJ) Alison Gopnik–Even Young Children Adopt Arbitrary Rituals

Human beings love rituals. Of course, rituals are at the center of religious practice. But even secularists celebrate the great transitions of life with arbitrary actions, formalized words and peculiar outfits. To become part of my community of hardheaded, rational, … Continue reading (WSJ) Alison Gopnik–Even Young Children Adopt Arbitrary Rituals