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Preface
Religion and science : the questions
Some background issues
What does it mean to say I believe?
What are Gods like?
The development of beliefs
Why do people believe in Gods?
The dynamics of belief and its relation to the social system
Narratives
Ritual : background considerations
The form and sequence of ritual : magic
The motivation and consequences of ritual
Moral codes : background considerations
Pro-social behaviour and reciprocity
Other moral precepts
Religious experience
Social aspects of religious systems
Why do religious systems persist?
Where do we go from here?
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Why Gods persist : a scientific approach to religion by Robert A. Hinde. ISBN 9780203868751. Published by Routledge in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.