Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon

ISBN-13: 9780141017778 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 464 str.

Daniel C. Dennett

Opis

Religion as a Natural Phenomenon. 'Breaking the Spell' is Daniel Dennett's most innovative and important work yet, a profound challenge to society and a compelling new history of belief. Few forces in the world are as potent as religion: it comforts people in their suffering and inspires them to both magnificent and terrible deeds. In this provocative and timely book, he seeks to uncover the origins of this power, and discusses why and how different faiths have commanded allegiance and shaped so many lives. A truly original - and comprehensive - explanation for religion. Now in paperback.

O autorze

Daniel C. Dennett is University Professor Emeritus at Tufts University and the author of numerous books including From Bacteria to Bach and Back, Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, Breaking the Spell, Darwin's Dangerous Idea, and Consciousness Explained. He lives with his wife in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.