The Belief Instinct: The Psychology of Souls, Destiny, and the Meaning of Life
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology
| Author: | Jesse Bering | ISBN: | 9780393080414 |
| Publisher: | W. W. Norton & Company | Publication: | February 20, 2012 |
| Imprint: | W. W. Norton & Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jesse Bering |
| ISBN: | 9780393080414 |
| Publisher: | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Publication: | February 20, 2012 |
| Imprint: | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Language: | English |
Top 25 Books of 2011 by the American Library Association, Choice Reviews
Named one of the 11 Best Psychology Books of 2011 by The Atlantic
"A balanced and considered approach to this often inflammatory topic." —Nature
Lively and brilliantly argued, The Belief Instinct explains the psychology behind belief. Drawing on surprising new studies as well as on literature, philosophy, and even pop culture, The Belief Instinct will reward readers with an enlightened understanding of belief—as well as the tools to break free of it.
Top 25 Books of 2011 by the American Library Association, Choice Reviews
Named one of the 11 Best Psychology Books of 2011 by The Atlantic
"A balanced and considered approach to this often inflammatory topic." —Nature
Lively and brilliantly argued, The Belief Instinct explains the psychology behind belief. Drawing on surprising new studies as well as on literature, philosophy, and even pop culture, The Belief Instinct will reward readers with an enlightened understanding of belief—as well as the tools to break free of it.
