Oxford University Press - Supernatural Selection by Matt J. Rossano

Go beyond the heated debate between science and religion. While many authors focus on pitting faith against logic, Matt J. Rossano offers a different perspective in Supernatural Selection. Instead of choosing a side, this book explores what science actually tells us about the origins and development of religious belief. As an evolutionary psychologist, Rossano examines the history of religion through a scientific lens. He presents a compelling case that religion played a fundamental role in our development as a species. Rather than acting as a religion-basher or an apologist, the author uses evidence to show how religious practices helped make us human. This work provides an evolutionary history that moves past the arguments found in books like The God Delusion. It is an essential read for those interested in how our biological and social evolution shaped the spiritual structures we see in the world today. This book offers a unique way to understand the deep connection between human evolution and belief systems.