The soul delusion / David P. Barash, Ph. D.
| Author/creator | Barash, David P. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026. |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | 209 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Grappling with the grin -- What is it? -- Escaping death : the cosmic carrot -- The cosmic stick : Hell -- The golden helmet of centrality -- Dueling with dualism -- Purported proofs and practical problems -- Soul-free! |
| Abstract | "Evolutionary biologist David P. Barash takes a critical loook at the deeply ingrained concept of the soul, tracing its istory, exploring its emotional appeal, and exposing the real-world harm caused by soul-belief--from opposition to aortion to cruelty toward anaimals. In challenging the assumption that morality depends on a soul, he shows how, freed from the fear of hell and the lure of empty promises, we can fully appreciate our precious lives in the real, natural world." -- Publisher, page four of cover. |
| Abstract | "The Soul Delusion reveals how traditional religious perspectives on the soul mislead people into false hope, terrifies them with fear of eternal torture, and leads to specious claims about supernatural forces. It concludes with a rousing account of the delights of being "soul-free.""-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages [199]-204) and index. |
| LCCN | 2025035888 |
| ISBN | 9798881805685 |
| ISBN | (electronic publication) |
| ISBN | (electronic book) |