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)

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Faith--Psychology.
Psychology, Religious.

BL53 / .B335 2004