I read Scott Atran’s book “In Gods We Trust: The Evolutionary Landscape of Religion” and reflected on the origins of human religiosity. When I ask people what distinguishes humans from other animals, they often mention the presence of intelligence, the use of tools, creativity, and religiosity. Intelligence and creativity come from a large and developed brain, and tool...
Book Review – In Gods We Trust: The Evolutionary Landscape of Religion (What are the Origins of Human Religiosity?)
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