The Transcendental Temptation (Paperback)

A landmark work. Mandatory reading for anyone who wants to learn to be a good skeptic.
In this widely acclaimed and highly controversial book, Paul Kurtz examines the reasons why people accept supernatural and paranormal belief systems in spite of substantial evidence to the contrary. According to the author, it is because there is within the human species a deeply rooted tendency toward magical thinking - the "transcendental temptation" - which undermines critical judgment and paves the way for willful beliefs. He explores in detail the three major monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - finding striking psychological and sociological parallels between these religions, the spiritualism of the 19th century, and the paranormal belief systems of today. There are sections on mysticism, belief in the afterlife, the existence of God, reincarnation, astrology, and ufology. Kurtz also explains the nature of skepticism as an antidote to belief in the transcendental.

General

Imprint:	Prometheus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2013
First published:	September 2013
Authors:	Paul Kurtz
Dimensions:	228 x 154 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	604
ISBN-13:	978-1-61614-827-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61614-827-6
Barcode:	9781616148270

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