Book Summary
"Why Gods Persist" takes a look at possible social-scientific explanations for why religions persist. Robert A. Hinde shows us how religions involve structural beliefs, narratives, rituals, moral codes, religious experience and social aspects. Offering a major study from the perspectives of both the social and biological sciences on the role of religion in human society, this book draws examples from a wide range of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism.
Book Details
| Book Name | Why Gods Persist: A Scientific Approach To Religion |
| Author | Robert A. Hinde |
| Publisher | Routledge (Jul 1999) |
| ISBN | 9780415208260 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 2223 |