Why Would Anyone Believe In God Summary

The issue of religion and faith has accompanied human civilization throughout the entire history of development. Numerous philosophers and scientists have tried to investigate the complex nature of human beliefs and provide the logical and justified reasons for creating gods and believing in them. Still, there is no universal theory, which could have explained the importance or uselessness of religion as a social phenomenon. In the book “Why would anyone Believe in God”, Justin L. Barret provides a detailed analysis of the problem of faith, considering diverse opinions and discovering various theories and ideas of religion. From this standpoint, the book represents a sophisticated and significant research in the sphere of cognitive science of religion and human psychology. Justin L. Barret is a professor of psychology, who has conducted scientific researches in the fields of experimental psychology, cognitive religion and theology. The book “Why would anyone Believe in God” summarizes his scientific findings, providing a deep insight into the problem of religion. The book is valuable in terms of its complex approach to the question of faith and analysis of different opinions. The author has managed to combine philosophic, theological, psychological, anthropological and social theories in order to …show more content…
The very title of the book helps to attract the readers’ attention and raise their awareness of the chosen topic. The book comprises of eight chapters, which supplement each other and provide various ideas on a single subject. The author utilizes extensive explanations, definitions, examples and illustrations of his ideas. Special value of the book consists in its scientific background and professionalism of the author, who as managed to provide a precise investigation of this topical issue and present it, in a comprehensive