Book description
Few forces in the world are as potent as religion: it comforts people
in their suffering and inspires them to both magnificent and terrible
deeds. In this provocative and timely book, Daniel C. Dennett seeks to
uncover the origins of religion and discusses how and why different
faiths have shaped so many lives, whether religion is an addiction or a
genuine human need, and even whether it is good for our health. Arguing
passionately for the need to understand this multifaceted phenomenon,
Breaking the Spell
offers a truly original and comprehensive explanation for faith.
Daniel Dennett is one of the most original and provocative thinkers in
the world. A brilliant polemicist and philosopher, he is famous for
challenging unexamined orthodoxies. His books include Brainstorms
, Brainchildren
, Elbow Room
, Consciousness Explained
, Darwin s Dangerous Idea
and Freedom Evolves
. He lives in North Andover, Massachusetts.
