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Thinking about Religion Extending the Cognitive Science of Religion

Thinking about Religion Extending the Cognitive Science of Religion

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Thinking about Religion examines cutting-edge breakthroughs from across the sciences concluding that religion persists because the mind is primed for faith, ready to grasp and fiercely defend beliefs that make sense but defy logic.

Keywords

PhilosophyMind & BodyReligiousReligion

2014Book

Author(s)Aaron C. T. Smith

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK

ISBN9781137324740

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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