How We Believe - Science, Skepticism, And The Search For God (Paperback, 2nd edition)

A new edition covering the latest scientific research on how the brain makes us believers or skeptics

Recent polls report that 96 percent of Americans believe in God, and 73 percent believe that angels regularly visit Earth. Why is this? Why, despite the rise of science, technology, and secular education, are people turning to religion in greater numbers than ever before? Why do people believe in God at all?

These provocative questions lie at the heart of How We Believe , an illuminating study of God, faith, and religion. Bestselling author Michael Shermer offers fresh and often startling insights into age-old questions, including how and why humans put their faith in a higher power, even in the face of scientific skepticism. Shermer has updated the book to explore the latest research and theories of psychiatrists, neuroscientists, epidemiologists, and philosophers, as well as the role of faith in our increasingly diverse modern world.

Whether believers or nonbelievers, we are all driven by the need to understand the universe and our place in it. How We Believe is a brilliant scientific tour of this ancient and mysterious desire.

General

Imprint:	Henry Holt & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2003
First published:	September 2003
Authors:	Michael Shermer
Dimensions:	216 x 127 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	330
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8050-7479-6
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > Nature & existence of God Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > Nature & existence of God
LSN:	0-8050-7479-1
Barcode:	9780805074796

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