Attachment, evolution, and the psychology of religion
In this provocative and engaging book, Lee Kirkpatrick establishes a broad, comprehensive framework for approaching the psychology of religion from an evolutionary perspective. Within this framework, attachment theory provides a powerful lens through which to reconceptualize diverse aspects of rel...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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New York :
Guilford Press
c2005.
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798402006719 |
| Summary: | In this provocative and engaging book, Lee Kirkpatrick establishes a broad, comprehensive framework for approaching the psychology of religion from an evolutionary perspective. Within this framework, attachment theory provides a powerful lens through which to reconceptualize diverse aspects of religious belief and behavior. Rejecting the notion that humans possess religion-specific instincts or adaptations, Kirkpatrick argues that religion instead emerges from numerous psychological mechanisms and systems that evolved for other functions. This integrative work will spark discussion, deb |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (416 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 364-386) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781281227898 9786611227890 9781593858971 |
