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The evolutionary origins of religious behavior
Dialogues in Philosophy, Mental and Neuro Sciences 3 (2):48-49 (2010)
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The questions asked by Saier and Trevors are being asked over and over again in a burgeoning body of literature. It is a sign that the social sciences are striking out on a road that may eventually lead them to join the other sciences in a truly comprehensive understanding of human behavior.Links
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In Gods We Trust: The Evolutionary Landscape of Religion.Scott Atran - 2002 - New York, US: Oup Usa.
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