Religion Explained

Pascal Boyer

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Vintage
15 November 2002

Religion & beliefs; Philosophy of religion; Psychology

A brilliant and provocative exploration of the nature of human religious belief, and what it can tell us about human psychology and evolution.

Why are there religious beliefs in all cultures? Do they have features in common and why does religion persist in the face of science? Pascal Boyer shows how experimental findings in cognitive science, evolutionary biology and cultural anthropology are now providing precise answers to these general questions, and providing, for the first time, real answers to the question- Why do we believe?

By: Pascal Boyer
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 309g
ISBN: 9780099282761
ISBN 10: 0099282763
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 15 November 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Religion Explained

A deep, ingenious, and insightful analysis of one of the deepest mysteries of the human species -- Steven Pinker An excellent book in the spirit of the French Enlightenment, broadly learned and with modern behavioural science added. It deserves to be widely read * E.O. Wilson * This is a bold far-reaching book. His explanation of religion is lucid, entertaining, full of valuable insight -- Lord Habgood * Time Higher * The wisdom in its pages will be a revelation to any seeker after truth. While it lets daylight in upon magic, this book is never scornful and never dismissive, and Pascal Boyer's voice is as unpretentious as its title. If faith is the last refuge of the would-be believer, Religion Explained takes it away but puts something better in its place, enlightenment and understanding. * Ruth Rendell * A fascinating analysis of urge to believe * Scotland on Sunday *

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