"Born to Believe" was previously published in hardcover as "Why We
Believe What We Believe,"
Prayer...meditation...speaking in tongues. What do these
spiritual activities share and how do they differ? Why do some
people believe in God, while others embrace atheism? From the
ordinary to the extraordinary, beliefs give meaning to the
mysteries of life. They motivate us, provide us with our individual
uniqueness, and ultimately change the structure and function of our
brains.
In "Born to Believe," Andrew Newberg, MD, and Mark Waldman
reveal -- for the very first time -- how our complex views,
memories, superstitions, morals, and beliefs are created by the
neural activities of the brain. Supported by groundbreaking
original research, they explain how our brains construct our
deepest convictions and fondest assumptions about reality and the
world around us. Using science, psychology, and religion, the
authors offer recommendations for exercising your brain in order to
develop a more life-affirming, flexible range of attitudes. Knowing
how the brain builds meaning, value, spirituality, and truth into
your life will change forever the way you look at yourself and the
world.
General
Imprint: |
Atria Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2008 |
First published: |
October 2007 |
Authors: |
Andrew Newberg
• Mark Robert Waldman
|
Dimensions: |
213 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
321 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7432-7498-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-7432-7498-9 |
Barcode: |
9780743274982 |
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