The Third Basic Instinct: How Religion Doesn't Get You - Softcover

Key, Alex S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1419654748 ISBN 13: 9781419654749

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub, 2008

Synopsis

The Third Basic Instinct is a thought-provoking look at the conflict between organized religion and human nature. In addition to the basic animal instincts to survive and to reproduce, humans possess a crucial third instinct, which has been a force for scientific discovery, innovation, and emotional intelligence. Without it, humans would not have evolved so far beyond other mammals. Unfortunately, a grave threat to this fundamental asset is organized religion, which restricts human potential and emotional evolution with outdated teachings. By combining news, science, humor, and history with a dramatic critique of religion, The Third Basic Instinct offers a journey into the importance of personal belief systems. Readable for ages twelve and up, and covering topics such as women's rights, addiction, morality, and the origin of gods, The Third Basic Instinct avoids raging about the dismantling of religion, but instead renders science the greatest belief system of all.

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About the Author

Alex S. Key wrote The Third Basic Instinct after researching belief systems around the world—while using the latest understanding of the mind—and intensified his work following the September 11th attacks. He currently lives in the United States.

Edition details

• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1419654748
• ISBN 13: 9781419654749
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 301