Faith, Supernatural Beliefs and Our Symbolic Brain

We have been endowed with a symbolic brain that helps us adapt to and survive in our natural and man-made worlds. However it is open to both true and false beliefs both of which have impacts on our well-being. Supernatural beliefs may lead to disastrous consequences but continue to exist because they actually serve human survival through their reliance on faith and reduction of stress. So our symbolic brain's readiness for supernatural beliefs is a mixed blessing-but a blessing nevertheless.

Author: Herman Kagan

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Jun 20, 2013

Number of Pages: 182 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1482028050

ISBN-13: 9781482028058