Supernatural as natural: a biocultural approach to religion

Anthropology and the study of religion -- Our world and how we know it -- Consciousness and spiritual experiences -- Ritualized animal behaviors and the roots of religiosity -- The origins of Shamanism and the flowering of religiosity -- The origins and functions of religious healing -- Religion and...

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Main Author: Winkelman, Michael J. 1954- (Author)
Contributors: Baker, John R. 1953- (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J Pearson Prentice Hall 2010
In:Year: 2010
Further subjects:B Supernatural
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Summary:Anthropology and the study of religion -- Our world and how we know it -- Consciousness and spiritual experiences -- Ritualized animal behaviors and the roots of religiosity -- The origins of Shamanism and the flowering of religiosity -- The origins and functions of religious healing -- Religion and cognition : how religion shapes the way we think -- Religion and emotions -- Religion and society : how religion shapes our relations with others -- Supernatural evil -- Conclusions: Religion in evolutionary perspective
ISBN:0131893033