How to develop the religion and why it continued

One of the most prominent evolution scholars in the world approaches one of his fundamental puzzles: why do we believe? Our species diverged from the higher primates between six and eight million years ago. Since then, our tendency toward spiritual thinking and rituals has become evident. How did this happen, when, and why? What is the evolutionary purpose of religion? Are some individuals more inclined toward religiosity than others? In his book How Did Religion Evolve, Robin Dunbar explores these questions and others, analyzing the differences between ancient religions — as practiced by ancient hunting communities — and doctrinal religions from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Through his examination of the origins of religion, its social functions, and its effects on the brain and body, as well as its place in the modern era, Dunbar provides a remarkable and impactful analysis of the fundamental human drive toward faith. Number of pages: 280 Year of publication: 2024 Publisher: Asir Books for Publishing and Distribution