Discover 'Believers,' the compelling exploration of faith and science by Dr. Jerome Konner. This enlightening book offers a balanced perspective on religion, addressing critiques from prominent atheists like Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris. Through a thorough examination of psychology, brain science, evolutionary biology, and genetics, Konner presents a thought-provoking narrative that acknowledges the complexity of religious belief and its impact on humanity. Drawing from his unique background as a former Orthodox Jew and his experiences with diverse religious traditions, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science and spirituality. While recognizing that faith may not resonate with everyone, Konner provides a sympathetic understanding of why millions embrace spirituality. 'Believers' underscores the notion that belief in the unseen offers profound meaning to many lives, prompting readers to reflect on the value and role of religion in society today. Immerse yourself in this 336-page journey through faith and reason, and secure your copy of this brand new edition published by W W Norton & Company. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393651867
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336


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Believers is a scientist™s answer to attacks on faith by some well-meaning scientists and philosophers” a firm rebuke of the śFour Horsemenť: Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens, known for writing about religion as something irrational and ultimately harmful. Konner, who was raised as an Orthodox Jew but has lived his adult life without such faith, explores the psychology, development, brain science, evolution, and even genetics of the varied religious impulses we as a species experience.


Conceding that faith is not for everyone, he views religious people with a sympathetic eye; his own upbringing, his apprenticeship in the trancedance religion of the African Bushmen, and his friends in Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and other faiths have all shaped his perspective. He concludes that religion does much good as well as undoubted harm, and that for at least a large minority of humanity, the belief in things unseen neither can nor should go away.