Religion Explained - Couverture rigide

Boyer, Pascal

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0465006957 ISBN 13 : 9780465006953

Editeur : Basic Books, 2001

Synopsis

Many of our questions about religion, says the internationally renowned anthropologist Pascal Boyer, were once mysteries, but they no longer are: we are beginning to know how to answer questions such as "Why do people have religion?" and "Why is religion the way it is?" Using findings from anthropology, cognitive science, linguistics, and evolutionary biology, Boyer shows how one of the most fascinating aspects of human consciousness is increasingly admissible to coherent, naturalistic explanation. And Man Creates God tells readers, for the first time, what religious feeling is really about, what it consists of, and how it originates. It is a beautifully written, very accessible book by an anthropologist who is highly respected on both sides of the Atlantic. As a scientific explanation for religious feeling, it is sure to arouse controversy.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"A deep, ingenious, and insightful analysis of one of the deepest mysteries of the human species" (Steven Pinker)

"An excellent book in the spirit of the French Enlightenment, broadly learned and with modern behavioural science added. It deserves to be widely read" (E.O. Wilson)

"This is a bold far-reaching book. His explanation of religion is lucid, entertaining, full of valuable insight" (Lord Habgood Time Higher)

"The wisdom in its pages will be a revelation to any seeker after truth. While it lets daylight in upon magic, this book is never scornful and never dismissive, and Pascal Boyer's voice is as unpretentious as its title. If faith is the last refuge of the would-be believer, Religion Explained takes it away but puts something better in its place, enlightenment and understanding." (Ruth Rendell)

"A fascinating analysis of urge to believe" (Scotland on Sunday)

Présentation de l'éditeur

Many of our questions about religion, says the internationally renowned anthropologist Pascal Boyer, were once mysteries, but they no longer are: we are beginning to know how to answer questions such as "Why do people have religion?" and "Why is religion the way it is?" Using findings from anthropology, cognitive science, linguistics, and evolutionary biology, Boyer shows how one of the most fascinating aspects of human consciousness is increasingly admissible to coherent, naturalistic explanation. And Man Creates God tells readers, for the first time, what religious feeling is really about, what it consists of, and how it originates. It is a beautifully written, very accessible book by an anthropologist who is highly respected on both sides of the Atlantic. As a scientific explanation for religious feeling, it is sure to arouse controversy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Basic Books
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0465006957
• ISBN 13: 9780465006953
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible