The Belief Instinct: The Psychology of Souls, Destiny, and the Meaning of Life - Bering, Jesse

Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Lively and brilliantly argued, this book explains the psychology behind belief. As Jesse Bering reveals, we all have an innate tendency to believe in a god or gods who guide our destiny, judge us as we go about our lives, and plan an afterlife for us, and this "belief instinct" is actually the product of our evolutionary legacy. Drawing on surprising new studies as well as literature, philosophy, and even pop culture, The Belief Instinct will reward readers with an enlightened understanding of belief - as well as the tools to break free of it. 
Fine
Soft cover
W. W. Norton & Company
2012
New York, NY