The faith instinct : how religion evolved and why it endures /

Draws on a broad range of scientific evidence to theorize an evolutionary basis for religion, considering how religion may have served as an essential component of early society survival and that the brain may be inherently inclined toward religious behavior.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wade, Nicholas
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Penguin Press, 2009.
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Description
Summary:Draws on a broad range of scientific evidence to theorize an evolutionary basis for religion, considering how religion may have served as an essential component of early society survival and that the brain may be inherently inclined toward religious behavior.
Physical Description:310 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [287]-297) and index.
ISBN:9781594202285
1594202281