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Conceiving God David Lewis-Williams

Conceiving God By David Lewis-Williams

Conceiving God by David Lewis-Williams

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Suitable for those interested in the origins of religious thought, and the respective roles of science and religion in contemporary society, this title explores how science developed within the cocoon of religion and then shows how the natural functioning of the human brain creates experiences that can lead to belief in the supernatural realm.

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Conceiving God: The Cognitive Origin and Evolution of Religion by David Lewis-Williams

At once polemical, insightful and thought-provoking, Conceiving God is essential reading for all those interested in the origins of religious thought, and the respective roles of science and religion in contemporary society. Building on the insights and discoveries of his two earlier books, The Mind in the Cave and Inside the Neolithic Mind, cognitive archaeologist David Lewis-Williams explores how science developed within the cocoon of religion and then shows how the natural functioning of the human brain creates experiences that can lead to belief in the supernatural realm.

Conceiving God Reviews

'An insightful, provocative and extremely thought-provoking contribution to the great debate' - Good Book Guide
'I doubt Lewis-Williams will have the last word in this debate. But in many ways, he should' - Scotland on Sunday
'A well-informed and steady march through the history of religion and its conflict with science ... rich and educative' - A.C. Grayling
'A fascinating investigation into the human propensity for religion and religious belief ... no one should hesitate to engage with it, or deny themselves the opportunity to be illuminated by the wisdom in its pages' - Rabbi Dr Charles H. Middleburgh
'Wide-ranging, information-rich and thought-provoking ... historically informed and well reasoned ... open and closed minds alike will find much to ponder' - Theology
'A likeable and carefully reasoned tract' - Times Literary Supplement

About David Lewis-Williams

David Lewis-Williams is Professor Emeritus and Senior Mentor in the Rock Art Research Institute, University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg. Among his books are The Mind in the Cave, Inside the Neolithic Mind (with David Pearce) and The Shamans of Prehistory (with Jean Clottes).

Table of Contents

Prolegomena: Windows on the Past and Some of the Questions they Raise * 1. A New Way of Thinking * 2. From Skies to Species * 3. A Tale of Two Scientists * 4. Explaining Religion * 5. Religious Experience * 6. Religious Belief * 7. Religious Practice * 8. Stone Age Religion * 9. Hildegard on the African Veld * 10. God's Empire Strikes Back Epilegomena: Of Babies and Bathwater

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CIN050005164XVG
9780500051641
050005164X
Conceiving God: The Cognitive Origin and Evolution of Religion by David Lewis-Williams
David Lewis-Williams
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
2010-03-08
320
N/A
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