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.