Over the past decade a strident public debate has arisen about the nature and origin of religions. Controversies include how exactly religion evolved, whether by individual or group selection, if it is adaptive, and if not, whether and how it is a side effect of evolution. This volume focuses on the issue of naturalizing religion: on the ways in which cognitive science and social sciences have treated religion as a natural phenomenon. It questions whether religious behaviour, institutions, and experiences can be explained in natural terms.A The editor brings together some of the best published work on the definition of 'religion', intelligent design and the evolution of religion.
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780754627630
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96383288
Product Key Features
Book Title
Intelligent Design and Religion As a Natural Phenomenon: Volume V
Author
John S. Wilkins
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Beliefs
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
534 Pages
Dimensions
Item Weight
1247g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
The International Library of Essays on Evolutionary Thought