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Thinking about religion /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Thinking about religion // Aaron C.T. Smith.
Author:	Smith, Aaron C. T.
Description:	1 online resource.
Subject:	Psychology, Religious. -
Online resource:	http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137324757
ISBN:	1137324759 (electronic bk.)

Thinking about religion /
Smith, Aaron C. T.1972-

Thinking about religion /Aaron C.T. Smith. - 1 online resource. - Palgrave frontiers in philosophy of religion. - Palgrave frontiers in philosophy of religion..

Thinking psychodynamically about diversity /Sue Wheeler --

Thinking about Religion presents a case for an inter-disciplinary science of religion, proposing that religion operates as a kind of psychological and social placebo effect. Religious belief combines thought, feeling and experience in a way that leverages the natural tendency of the mind to latch on to socially and personally useful concepts. This effect delivers tangible benefits because religious concepts and practice feed the mind's natural drive to cling to strong beliefs. At the same time, beliefs are reinforced by favourable emotional responses. Thinking about Religion explains how these elements work together to make religious belief such a powerful placebo effect. Belief is the currency of thought, and religious belief offers a powerful return on investment. Religious activity concentrates the mind's capacity to hold ideas that effectively galvanize groups and cultivate belonging.

ISBN: 1137324759 (electronic bk.)

Source: 656860Palgrave Macmillanhttp://www.palgraveconnect.comSubjects--Topical Terms:

576850
Psychology, Religious.
Index Terms--Genre/Form:

554714
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BL53 / .S65 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 200.19

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