Adieu to God examines atheism from a psychological perspective and reveals how religious phenomena and beliefs are psychological rather than supernatural in origin. Answers the psychological question of why, in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, do religions continue to prosper?Looksat atheism and religion using a fair and balanced approach based on the latest work in psychology, sociology, anthropology, psychiatry and medicineAcknowledges the many psychological benefits of religion while still questioning the validity of its supernatural belief systems and providing atheist alternatives to a fulfilling life INDICE: Preface ix1. A Short History of Religion 12. The Psychology of Religion—The Varieties of Normal Experience 333. The Psychology of Religion—The Varieties of Abnormal Experience 614. Social Structures and Religion 895. Religion, Power, and Control 1136. Religion and Health 1417. How to Be a Healthy Atheist 167References 181Author Index 191Subject Index 195
- ISBN: 978-1-119-95086-8
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 216
- Fecha Publicación: 27/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés