If God did not Exist, We Would Invent One (eBook, ePUB)
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In If God Didn't Exist, We Would Invent One, this thought-provoking exploration delves into the human instinct to create belief systems and the profound need for a higher power that transcends the physical world. Drawing on a blend of philosophy, psychology, history, and sociology, this book examines why religion and the concept of God have been central to human societies throughout history, even in the absence of empirical evidence.Through a deep dive into the origins of deities, the book argues that the idea of God serves a powerful functionproviding meaning, structure, moral guidance, and c...
In If God Didn't Exist, We Would Invent One, this thought-provoking exploration delves into the human instinct to create belief systems and the profound need for a higher power that transcends the physical world. Drawing on a blend of philosophy, psychology, history, and sociology, this book examines why religion and the concept of God have been central to human societies throughout history, even in the absence of empirical evidence.
Through a deep dive into the origins of deities, the book argues that the idea of God serves a powerful functionproviding meaning, structure, moral guidance, and comfort in the face of life's uncertainties and challenges. It investigates how religions form in different cultures, even in societies that claim secularism, and why humans have an inherent need to explain the inexplicable and seek purpose beyond mere survival.
The author brings together case studies, historical contexts, and modern-day examples of how the human need for faith has led to the creation of gods and religious frameworksboth ancient and contemporary. The book also explores alternative belief systems, from mythology and folklore to modern ideologies and philosophical movements, showing how humanity continuously invents "gods" of various forms, whether spiritual, ideological, or scientific.
With a blend of scholarly rigor and engaging storytelling, If God Didn't Exist, We Would Invent One challenges readers to reflect on the deep, psychological need for belief systems and their impact on both personal identity and societal development. It invites the reader to question the nature of faith, its role in human evolution, and the ultimate significance of divine creation or invention.
Through a deep dive into the origins of deities, the book argues that the idea of God serves a powerful functionproviding meaning, structure, moral guidance, and comfort in the face of life's uncertainties and challenges. It investigates how religions form in different cultures, even in societies that claim secularism, and why humans have an inherent need to explain the inexplicable and seek purpose beyond mere survival.
The author brings together case studies, historical contexts, and modern-day examples of how the human need for faith has led to the creation of gods and religious frameworksboth ancient and contemporary. The book also explores alternative belief systems, from mythology and folklore to modern ideologies and philosophical movements, showing how humanity continuously invents "gods" of various forms, whether spiritual, ideological, or scientific.
With a blend of scholarly rigor and engaging storytelling, If God Didn't Exist, We Would Invent One challenges readers to reflect on the deep, psychological need for belief systems and their impact on both personal identity and societal development. It invites the reader to question the nature of faith, its role in human evolution, and the ultimate significance of divine creation or invention.
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