And man creates God
Book Description
Why do humans create and embrace religious beliefs? This fundamental question about our spiritual nature has puzzled thinkers for centuries, yet remained surprisingly difficult to approach scientifically. Pascal Boyer tackles this enduring mystery by bringing together cutting-edge insights from evolutionary biology and cognitive psychology to explore the deep roots of religious thinking.
Rather than dismissing faith as mere superstition or accepting it without inquiry, Boyer offers a fresh perspective on how our minds naturally generate spiritual concepts and why religious ideas spread so effectively across cultures. Drawing from comparative religion and psychology, he examines the cognitive mechanisms that make certain religious concepts particularly compelling to the human brain.
This exploration goes beyond traditional theological debates to investigate the very foundations of how we think about the divine, the sacred, and our place in the universe. Boyer's approach provides readers with new tools for understanding not just what people believe, but why the human mind seems naturally inclined toward spiritual thinking in the first place.
For those seeking to understand the intersection of science and spirituality, this work offers a thoughtful examination of one of humanity's most persistent and universal experiences. Whether you approach religion as a believer, skeptic, or curious observer, Boyer's investigation into the origins of religious thought provides valuable insights into this fundamental aspect of human nature.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
📄 Length: 375 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Entwicklung
- ✓ Explore Biologische aspecten
- ✓ Explore Religionspsychologie
- ✓ Explore Comparative Religion
- ✓ Explore Godsdienst
- ✓ Explore Entstehung
- ✓ Explore Reference
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
