Why would anyone believe in God? /
Barrett, Justin L., 1971-
Why would anyone believe in God? / Justin L. Barrett. - Walnut Creek, CA : AltaMira Press, c2004. - ix, 141 p. ; 24 cm. - Cognitive science of religion series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-135) and index.
What does it mean to "believe"? -- Where do beliefs in gods come from? : religious concepts as minimally counterintuitive -- Where do beliefs in gods come from? : finding agents everywhere -- Where do beliefs in gods come from? : additional factors that contribute to gods' credibility -- How religious actions enhance belief in gods -- The naturalness of belief in God -- The naturalness of believing in minds : an analog for understanding belief in God -- Why would anyone not believe in God? -- In conclusion.
0759106665 (alk. paper) 0759106673 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2003024268
Faith--Psychology.
Psychology, Religious.
BL53 / .B335 2004
Why would anyone believe in God? / Justin L. Barrett. - Walnut Creek, CA : AltaMira Press, c2004. - ix, 141 p. ; 24 cm. - Cognitive science of religion series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-135) and index.
What does it mean to "believe"? -- Where do beliefs in gods come from? : religious concepts as minimally counterintuitive -- Where do beliefs in gods come from? : finding agents everywhere -- Where do beliefs in gods come from? : additional factors that contribute to gods' credibility -- How religious actions enhance belief in gods -- The naturalness of belief in God -- The naturalness of believing in minds : an analog for understanding belief in God -- Why would anyone not believe in God? -- In conclusion.
0759106665 (alk. paper) 0759106673 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2003024268
Faith--Psychology.
Psychology, Religious.
BL53 / .B335 2004