Torrey, E. Fuller 1937-

Evolving brains, emerging gods : early humans and the origins of religion / E. Fuller Torrey. - 1 online resource (xv, 291 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-277) and index.

Intro; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction: The Brain, Home of the Gods; Part 1. The Making of the Gods; 1. Homo habilis: A Smarter Self; 2. Homo erectus: An Aware Self; 3. Archaic Homo sapiens (Neandertals): An Empathic Self; 4. Early Homo sapiens: An Introspective Self; 5. Modern Homo sapiens: A Temporal Self; Part 2. The Emergence of the Gods; 6. Ancestors and Agriculture: A Spiritual Self; 7. Governments and Gods: A Theistic Self; 8. Other Theories of the Origins Of Gods; Appendix A: The Evolution of the Brain. Appendix B: Dreams as Proof of the Existence of a Spirit World and Land of the DeadNotes; Index.

0231544863 9780231544863

1025307 MIL


Religion--Philosophy.
Anthropology of religion.
Brain--Evolution.
RELIGION--Comparative Religion.
RELIGION--Essays.
RELIGION--Reference.
Anthropology of religion.
Brain--Evolution.
Religion--Philosophy.


Electronic books.

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