Bibliograph

Adieu to God, Why Psychology Leads to Atheism

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Label

Adieu to God, Why Psychology Leads to Atheism

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Adieu to God

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

772845288

Sub title

Why Psychology Leads to Atheism

Summary

Adieu to God examines atheism from a psychological perspective and reveals how religious phenomena and beliefs are psychological rather than supernatural in origin. Answers the psychological question of why, in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary, do religions continue to prosper?Looks at atheism and religion using a fair and balanced approach based on the latest work in psychology, sociology, anthropology, psychiatry and medicineAcknowledges the many psychological benefits of religion while still questioning the validity of its supernatural belief systems and providin

Table Of Contents

Adieu to God; Contents; Preface; 1. A Short History of Religion; 2. The Psychology of Religion--The Varieties of Normal Experience; 3. The Psychology of Religion--The Varieties of Abnormal Experience; 4. Social Structures and Religion; 5. Religion, Power, and Control; 6. Religion and Health; 7. How to Be a Healthy Atheist; References; Author Index; Subject Index

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