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How Religion Evolved
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This book examines the evolution of religion and its role in human society. It investigates when humans began to think spiritually, the evolutionary purpose of religion, and why it persists in a secular world. The author traces the origins of religious thought to what he calls the "mystical stance," a psychological predisposition towards belief in a transcendent reality. By analysing various world religions and those practised by hunter-gatherer societies, the book argues that religion offers benefits for individual health and social cohesion, suggesting it is a significant aspect of human evolution.
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Format: Paperback / softback
Dimensions: × ×
Pages: 352
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780241431795
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