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Conceiving God: The Cognitive Origin and Evolution of Religion
David Lewis-Williams
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Hardcover. Suitable for those interested in the origins of religious thought, and the respective roles of science and religion in contemporary society, this title explores how science developed within the cocoon of religion and then shows how the natural functioning of the human brain creates experiences that can lead to belief in the supernatural realm. Num Pages: 320 pages, 49 illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 34. Weight in Grams: 814.
At once polemical, insightful and thought-provoking, Conceiving God is essential reading for all those interested in the origins of religious thought, and the respective roles of science and religion in contemporary society. Building on the insights and discoveries of his two earlier books, The Mind in the Cave and Inside the Neolithic Mind, cognitive archaeologist David Lewis-Williams explores how science developed within the cocoon of religion and then shows how the natural functioning of the human brain creates experiences that can lead to belief in the supernatural realm.
At once polemical, insightful and thought-provoking, Conceiving God is essential reading for all those interested in the origins of religious thought, and the respective roles of science and religion in contemporary society. Building on the insights and discoveries of his two earlier books, The Mind in the Cave and Inside the Neolithic Mind, cognitive archaeologist David Lewis-Williams explores how science developed within the cocoon of religion and then shows how the natural functioning of the human brain creates experiences that can lead to belief in the supernatural realm.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
809g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500051641
SKU
V9780500051641
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About David Lewis-Williams
David Lewis-Williams is Professor Emeritus and Senior Mentor in the Rock Art Research Institute, University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg. Among his books are The Mind in the Cave, Inside the Neolithic Mind (with David Pearce) and The Shamans of Prehistory (with Jean Clottes).
Reviews for Conceiving God: The Cognitive Origin and Evolution of Religion
'An insightful, provocative and extremely thought-provoking contribution to the great debate' - Good Book Guide 'I doubt Lewis-Williams will have the last word in this debate. But in many ways, he should' - Scotland on Sunday 'A well-informed and steady march through the history of religion and its conflict with science … rich and educative' - A.C. Grayling 'A fascinating ... Read more