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Robert A. Hinde, biologist/psychologist, is Professor Emeritus at Cambridge University, UK. His recent publications include, Why Good is Good (2002) and Bending the Rules (2007). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, Honorary Fellow of the British Academy and Foreign Associate of the US National näytä lisää Academy of Science. näytä vähemmän

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Non-verbal Communication (1956) 15 kappaletta
The Institution of War (1991) 2 kappaletta

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A good overall look at humanity's need for religion that is well-organized into chapters with logical headings and a summary. He incorporates what could be a strictly Church of England worldview into one that includes Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and even different sects of American Evangelism. And it is good to sometimes wonder what is it within humanity's journey that has created Diety as a necessary part of our lives. He cites various studies over the decades (including his own, which may not be entirely within the parameters of good science?) to make his conclusions.

While I read this book to gain an insight into the subject matter, I think it is geared more towards a classroom setting where discussion could happen and extended research could prove or argue or disprove points. Still, it was readable and well-organized.
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threadnsong | 1 muu arvostelu | Jan 1, 2020 |
Classic Scientism - filled with unverified and unexamined assumptions rooted in a monotheistic-dualistic world view.
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34
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247
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65
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