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Brain evolution and the biology of belief.

Authors :
Hoagland, Hudson
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Mar1977, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p41-44, 4p, 2 Cartoon or Caricatures
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

The article reflects on the role of the human brain in the execution and integration of man's actions. It states that it is the brain that facilitates adaptation while religion is a product of brain's evolution which is to unify experiences. It also discusses man's destructive behavior stating that man's technological activities may result to nature's destruction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
33
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21596006
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1977.11458347