Why Gods persist a scientific approach to religion / Robert A. Hinde.

Author/creator Hinde, Robert A.
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Routledge,
Descriptionix, 293 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Contents Preface -- Religion and science : the questions -- Some background issues -- What does it mean to say I believe? -- What are Gods like? -- The development of beliefs -- Why do people believe in Gods? -- The dynamics of belief and its relation to the social system -- Narratives -- Ritual : background considerations -- The form and sequence of ritual : magic -- The motivation and consequences of ritual -- Moral codes : background considerations -- Pro-social behaviour and reciprocity -- Other moral precepts -- Religious experience -- Social aspects of religious systems -- Why do religious systems persist? -- Where do we go from here?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [267]-290) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009014810
ISBN9780415497619 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0415497612 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780415497626 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0415497620 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780203868751 (ebk.)
ISBN0203868757 (ebk.)

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