Conceiving God: the cognitive origin and evolution of religion

This book is a controversial exploration of the origin of religion in the neurology of the human brain. The author first describes how science developed within the cocoon of religion and then shows how the natural functioning of the human brain creates experiences that can lead to belief in a supern...

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Main Author: Lewis-Williams, J. David 1934- (Author)
Contributors: Lewis-Williams, J. David (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London Thames & Hudson c2010
In:Year: 2010
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Human sciences / Religion / Cognition / Theory of evolution
B Religiosity / Cognitive development / Pre- and early history
IxTheo Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
Further subjects:B Religion, Prehistoric
B Evolution Religious aspects
B Religion Philosophy
B Religion Philosophy
B Evolution Religious aspects
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