The religious phenomenon: data of evolutionary and perceptual sciences about the emergence of religion, authored by: a group of authors

This research paper attempts to explain how religious traditions naturally emerged in the context of human evolution, away from supernatural interventions. Therefore, it aims to stay at a safe distance, far from any discussion addressing the relationship between science and religion. To do so, it relies on the latest concepts in cognitive sciences and developmental psychology, which address the topic of religion, and seeks to present, in an honest and rigorous manner, hypotheses that explain the emergence of beliefs and religious practices, as well as their persistence. Number of pages: 336