Why we need religion / Stephen T. Asma.
Why we need religion / Stephen T. Asma.
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
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G 2018/5339
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English
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Physical content
viii, 256 pages ; 25 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction: Opiate for the masses? -- 1. Adventures at the creation museum. For the Bible tells me so ; Habits of mind ; Rehearsing to believe -- 2. Sorrow, death, and emotional management. The biology of grief ; How does religion relieve sorrow? ; All things are impermanent? ; Can the state manag...
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Publisher
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2018]
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Summary
"Stephen T. Asma argues that religion, like art, has direct access to our emotional lives in ways that science does not. Science can cause curiosity and wonder, but much emotional suffering and vulnerability is beyond the reach of scientific help. Unlike secular authors who praise religion's ethical and civilizing functions, Asma argues that its co...
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Why we need religion / Stephen T. Asma.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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G 2018/5339
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74VKV86MDNkO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKV86MDNkO
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ISBN
0190469676 hardcover
9780190469672 hardcover
DDC
200.19
MMS ID
991024187419702626
