Why Would Anyone Believe in God? (Cognitive Science of Religion)

Barrett, Justin L.

ISBN 10: 0759106665 ISBN 13: 9780759106666
Published by AltaMira Press (edition ), 2004
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Psychologist Barrett demonstrates how belief in God is quite natural given the structure of our minds.

About the Author: After completing his Ph.D. in experimental psychology at Cornell University, Justin Barrett served on the psychology faculties of Calvin College (Michigan) and the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), and as a research fellow of the Institute for Social Research. Recently, he was the Associate Director for the International Culture and Cognition Consortium and an editor of the Journal of Cognition and Culture. His cross-cultural, developmental, and experimental research on religious concepts has appeared in numerous books and scholarly journals. Dr. Barrett currently provides consulting on numerous research and evaluation projects for academic and non-profit groups, especially concerning the interface of science and religion.

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Title: Why Would Anyone Believe in God? (Cognitive ...
Publisher: AltaMira Press (edition )
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good

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