The belief instinct : the psychology of souls, destiny, and the meaning of life /

An evolutionary psychologist examines humans' belief in God and argues that it evolved in the species as an "adaptive illusion" that originally had an evolutionary purpose, now outdated, that ensured the survival of the human race.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Bering, Jesse
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : W.W. Norton, 2011.
Edition:	1st American ed.
Subjects:	Spirituality > Psychological aspects. Psychology and religion. Psychology > Religious aspects.