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Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality, and Truth

by Mark Robert Waldman, Andrew B. Newberg
Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality, and Truth
Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality, and Truth

Exploring the biology behind beliefs and spirituality.

If you've ever pondered why humans are drawn to meaning, spirituality, and truth, "Why We Believe What We Believe" is a thought-provoking journey through the interplay between biology and belief. It delves into how our brains are wired and why certain beliefs resonate with us, satisfying a curiosity about the human condition and the quest for understanding.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality, and Truth

by Mark Robert Waldman, Andrew B. Newberg
ISBN: 9780743274975
Authors: Mark Robert Waldman, Andrew B. Newberg
Publisher: Free Press
Date of Publication: 2006-09-12
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Philosophy, Religion, Science
Related Topics: Theology, Spirituality, Faith, Neuroscience, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 324 readers)

Description

Draws on neurobiological and societal research to present a scientific analysis of how the brain perceives and transforms reality into a wide range of personal, moral, creative, and spiritual beliefs.
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Exploring the biology behind beliefs and spirituality.

If you've ever pondered why humans are drawn to meaning, spirituality, and truth, "Why We Believe What We Believe" is a thought-provoking journey through the interplay between biology and belief. It delves into how our brains are wired and why certain beliefs resonate with us, satisfying a curiosity about the human condition and the quest for understanding.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.