The "God" Part of the Brain

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A Scientific Interpretation of Human Spirituality and God

By Matthew Alper

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The "God" Part of the Brain by Matthew Alper explores the idea that humans have a biological predisposition toward spirituality and the concept of God. It delves into the neurological mechanisms that might drive religious and mystical experiences, proposing that these could be evolutionary adaptations. The book combines science, philosophy, and personal insights to examine how spirituality may have developed alongside human consciousness.
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You might find this book intriguing if you're curious about the intersection of science and spirituality. It explores the possibility that religious experience is rooted in neurological function, appealing to those interested in the biological basis of belief and the philosophical implications surrounding them. If you're fascinated by how science seeks to understand elements of human consciousness, this thought-provoking examination may pique your interest.

The "God" Part of the Brain

Acclaimed by a wide range of experts, The "God" Part of the Brain is a classic. Matthew Alper presents a stunning argument: that our brain is hardwired to believe in a God.

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Is Man the product of a God...or is God the product of human evolution?

From the dawn of our species, every human culture—no matter how isolated—has believed in some form of a spiritual realm. According to author Matthew Alper, this is no mere coincidence but rather due to the fact that humans, as a species, are genetically predisposed to believe in the universal concepts of a god, a soul, and an afterlife. This instinct to believe is the result of an evolutionary adaptation—a coping mechanism—that emerged in our species to help us survive our unique and otherwise debilitating awareness of death.

Spiritual seekers and atheists alike will be compelled and transformed by Matthew Alper's classic study of science and religion. The God Part of the Brain has gained critical acclaim from some of the world's leading scientists, secular humanists, and theologians, and is a must-read for anyone who has pondered the question of God's existence, as well as the meaning of our own.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781402214523

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 329g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Matthew Alper Non-Fiction Penguin Books Religion & Spirituality Science & Nature

About the Author

Matthew Alper (New York City) graduated from SUNY Stonybrook with a BA in philosophy. He has worked as an electrician in England, a photographer's assistant in New York, a fifth-grade and high school history teacher in Brooklyn, a truck smuggler in Africa, a tutor in the Philippines, and a screenwriter in Germany.