The Faith Instinct: How Religion Evolved and why it Endures - 1st Edition/1st Printing
first edition Hardcover
2009 · New York
by Wade, Nicholas
New York: The Penguin Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1594202281 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a lightly shelfworn dust-jacket of equal condition; J.In The Faith Instinct, Nicholas J. Wade explores how religion evolved and why it persists. Wade begins by looking at the cognitive roots of religious belief, which he argues are innate and hard-wired into human brains. He then looks at the historical record and shows how religious beliefs have been adaptive in the face of challenges and dangers. Finally, Wade offers a new way of understanding the role of religion in human societies, arguing that it is not just a source of comfort or moral guidance, but also a mechanism for social cohesion and cooperation. The Faith Instinct is a groundbreaking book that will reshape our understanding of religion and its importance in human societies.; 8vo; 310 pages . (Inventory #: 58253)