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OverviewThis book studies the much-debated implications of sociobiology for religion. It explores the answers to questions such as: Is religion merely the result of natural selection? Do religious ideas literally make up people's minds, determining how they think and act? Critically engaging philosopher Daniel Dennett's view on cultural evolution, the book argues that the relation between religious concepts and religious believers is one of continuous, creative dialogue. This dialogical relation allows meaning to emerge and leaves room for free will, thus contradicting Dennett's position. The book provides a concise introduction to the questions at play where religion and science meet. Drawing on sources from science, philosophy and theology, it offers an example of how a constructive interaction of different disciplines can lead to new perspectives on the complex phenomenon of religion. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom UytterhoevenPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2024 ed. Volume: 16 ISBN: 9783031673634ISBN 10: 3031673638 Pages: 132 Publication Date: 15 September 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTom Uytterhoeven has over three decades of experience in educational settings. He taught both primary education and religious didactics at the Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. He currently serves as a pedagogical support officer for Catholic Education Flanders. In the course of his varied professional career, he has pursued studies in systematic theology at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at KU Leuven. In 2017, he successfully defended his PhD in the relationship between theology and the scientific study of religion, in particular from the perspective of cultural evolution and cognitive sciences. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |