- Category: Books » Religion & Spirituality » Philosophy
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- Publisher: Tantor Media
- ISBN: 1400162815
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113429762
- Release Date: June 18, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #387814 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #27513 in Religion & Spirituality (See Top 100 Religion & Spirituality Bestsellers)
- #195 in Philosophy (See Top 100 Philosophy Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Evolution of God" by Robert Wright to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Evolution of God"Browse more products related to "Robert Wright"Review"There is reason to hope, [Wright] writes, that the Abrahamic religions can get along with one another, with science and with the modern world. But [he] also exhibits an even more radical hope: that human beings might learn to talk about religion in a manner that is both civil and intelligent." 'Straddling popular science, ancient history, and theology, this ambitious work sets out to resolve not only the clash of civilizations between the Judeo-Christian West and the Muslim world but also the clash between science and religion....[Wright's] core argument, that religion is getting 'better' with each passing aeon, is enthralling." "In [this] brilliant...book, Robert Wright tells the story of how God grew up....[He proposes] that the increasing goodness of God reflects the increasing goodness of our species....[but he] makes it clear that he is tracking people's convention of the divine, not the divine itself....His views...are provocative and controversial. There is something here to annoy almost everyone." "On any list of nonfiction authors that many people may not know but should, Robert Wright would rank high....[His three books] THE MORAL ANIMAL, NONZERO, and THE EVOLUTION OF GOD represent a powerful addition to modern thought." AnnotationMany creationists believe that the scientific evidence which unanimously supports the truth of evolution is actually proof of their claim to an originating force, in that only a divine being of some sort could be responsible for such a precise and perfect process. In this insightful new exploration, Robert Wright reverses this argumentative method and shows how the religious ideals which form the foundation of the creationist stance may actually be evidence in support of the theory of evolution. Wright focuses on the three "Abrahamic" religions--Christianity, Judaism, and Islam--and demonstrates how people have altered the tenets of their beliefs over time in order to better adapt to the circumstances of their changing environments. Most presciently, Wright identifies this system of evolutionary change as an inherent similarity between these three divergent faiths, and encourages religious practitioners to use this as a starting point toward focusing on tolerance and cooperation rather than antagonism and conflict. The prize-winning author of The Moral Animal and Nonzero presents a groundbreaking examination of religion through the ages. If You Enjoy "The Evolution of God (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Evolution of God (CD)" by Robert Wright (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Philosophy Bestsellers
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