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Thinking about Religion

Name: Thinking about Religion
Brand: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
SKU: 04771066
Price: 21841 HUF
Availability: InStock
Author: Aaron C. T. Smith
ISBN: 9781137324740

Extending the Cognitive Science of Religion

Aaron C. T. Smith

Language

English

Book Hardback

Libristo code: 04771066

Publishers PALGRAVE MACMILLAN, April 2014

Thinking about Religion presents a case for an inter-disciplinary science of religion, proposing tha... Full description

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Thinking about Religion presents a case for an inter-disciplinary science of religion, proposing that religion operates as a kind of psychological and social placebo effect. Religious belief combines thought, feeling and experience in a way that leverages the natural tendency of the mind to latch on to socially and personally useful concepts. This effect delivers tangible benefits because religious concepts and practice feed the mind's natural drive to cling to strong beliefs. At the same time, beliefs are reinforced by favourable emotional responses. Thinking about Religion explains how these elements work together to make religious belief such a powerful placebo effect. Belief is the currency of thought, and religious belief offers a powerful return on investment. Religious activity concentrates the mind's capacity to hold ideas that effectively galvanize groups and cultivate belonging.