Born Believers: The Science of Children's Religious Belief Book by Justin L. Barrett

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✅ Stitched binding

✅ Matte cover

✅ local premium copy

✅ Language - English

✅ Dimensions - 5.5 x 8.26 inches

✅ Pages amount 338

✅ summary:

Born Believers: The Science of Children's Religious Belief by Justin L. Barrett delves into the cognitive science of religion, specifically focusing on how children naturally develop religious beliefs. Barrett argues that belief in God or higher powers is not a result of cultural indoctrination but rather an inherent part of human cognition. Drawing on research from psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience, the book shows that children, from a young age, exhibit a predisposition to believe in supernatural agents, such as gods, spirits, and moral beings, due to their cognitive architecture. Barrett suggests that these beliefs are a natural byproduct of how children understand the world, make sense of complex phenomena, and interpret social interactions. The book challenges the view that religious belief is purely learned, highlighting instead its deeply ingrained and universal nature.