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Religion In Human Evolution: From The Paleolithic To The Axial Age,New
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Religion In Human Evolution Is A Work Of Extraordinary Ambitiona Wideranging, Nuanced Probing Of Our Biological Past To Discover The Kinds Of Lives That Human Beings Have Most Often Imagined Were Worth Living. It Offers What Is Frequently Seen As A Forbidden Theory Of The Origin Of Religion That Goes Deep Into Evolution, Especially But Not Exclusively Cultural Evolution.How Did Our Early Ancestors Transcend The Quotidian Demands Of Everyday Existence To Embrace An Alternative Reality That Called Into Question The Very Meaning Of Their Daily Struggle? Robert Bellah, One Of The Leading Sociologists Of Our Time, Identifies A Range Of Cultural Capacities, Such As Communal Dancing, Storytelling, And Theorizing, Whose Emergence Made This Religious Development Possible. Deploying The Latest Findings In Biology, Cognitive Science, And Evolutionary Psychology, He Traces The Expansion Of These Cultural Capacities From The Paleolithic To The Axial Age (Roughly, The First Millennium Bce), When Individuals And Groups In The Old World Challenged The Norms And Beliefs Of Class Societies Ruled By Kings And Aristocracies. These Religious Prophets And Renouncers Never Succeeded In Founding Their Alternative Utopias, But They Left A Heritage Of Criticism That Would Not Be Quenched.Bellahs Treatment Of The Four Great Civilizations Of The Axial Agein Ancient Israel, Greece, China, And Indiashows All Existing Religions, Both Prophetic And Mystic, To Be Rooted In The Evolutionary Story He Tells. Religion In Human Evolution Answers The Call For A Critical History Of Religion Grounded In The Full Range Of Human Constraints And Possibilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Religion in Human Evolution'? A: The main theme of 'Religion in Human Evolution' is the exploration of the origins of religion through the lens of human evolution, particularly focusing on cultural evolution from the Paleolithic to the Axial Age.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Religion in Human Evolution' is Robert N. Bellah, a prominent sociologist known for his work on religion and culture.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the emergence of cultural capacities such as communal dancing and storytelling, and how these relate to the development of religious thought across different civilizations.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 784 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Religion in Human Evolution' published? A: The book was published on September 15, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Religion in Human Evolution' is suitable for academic study as it provides a critical history of religion grounded in biological and cultural evolution.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: Can this book be considered a good resource for understanding the evolution of religious thought? A: Yes, the book is considered a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of religious thought as it delves into the historical and cultural contexts that shaped religions.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book listed? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.