Why Would Anyone Believe in God? (Cognitive Science of

Why Would Anyone Believe in God? (Cognitive Science of Religion)
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Because of the design of our minds. That is Justin Barrett's simple answer to the question of his title. With rich evidence from cognitive science but without technical language, psychologist Barrett shows that belief in God is an almost inevitable consequence of the kind of minds we have. Most of what we believe comes from mental tools working below our conscious awareness. And what we believe consciously is in large part driven by these unconscious beliefs. Barrett demonstrates that beliefs in gods match up well with these automatic assumptions; beliefs in an allknowing, allpowerful God match up even better. Barrett goes on to explain why beliefs like religious beliefs are so widespread and why it is very difficult for our minds to think without them. Anyone who wants a concise, clear, and scientific explanation of why anyone would believe in God should pick up Barrett's book.
Country USA
Brand Altamira Press
Manufacturer AltaMira Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0759106673_used
Model 0759106673_used
ReleaseDate 2004-04-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780759106673

Why Would Anyone Believe in God? (Cognitive Science of Religion)