The God instinct : the psychology of souls, destiny and the meaning of life
Bering, Jesse2010
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An evolutionary psychologist examines humans' belief in God and argues that it evolved in the species as an 'adaptive illusion' that originally had an evolutionary purpose, now outdated, that ensured the survival of the human race.
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Imprint:
London Nicholas Brealey 2010
Collation:
252 p.
Contents:
The history of an illusion -- A life without purpose -- Signs, signs, everywhere signs -- Curiously immortal -- When God throws people off bridges -- God as adaptive illusion -- And then you die
ISBN:
9781857885606 (hbk)
Dewey class:
261.55 GOD
Local class:
261.55
Language:
English
BRN:
88550
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 261.55 GOD | Available |