Breaking the spell : religion as a natural phenomenon / Daniel C. Dennett.

An innovative thinker tackles the controversial question of why we believe in God and how religion shapes our lives and our future. For a growing number of people, there is nothing more important than religion. It is an integral part of their marriage, child rearing, and community. In this daring ne...

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Main Author: Dennett, D. C. (Daniel Clement)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking, 2006.
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