The idea that religion is a natural phenomenon is very reminiscent, oddly, of Jared Diamond in books like Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse, as well as Phillip Longman. The idea of subjecting religion to serious social study, too, is nothing new. Leonard Shlain's The Alphabet versus the Goddess is a flawed if highly enthralling example.
Daniel does seem an interesting person, I must say. He is very articulate and lively, so one imagine him to be a very convincing speaker.
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ReplyDeleteThe idea that religion is a natural phenomenon is very reminiscent, oddly, of Jared Diamond in books like Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse, as well as Phillip Longman. The idea of subjecting religion to serious social study, too, is nothing new. Leonard Shlain's The Alphabet versus the Goddess is a flawed if highly enthralling example.
ReplyDeleteDaniel does seem an interesting person, I must say. He is very articulate and lively, so one imagine him to be a very convincing speaker.
Julien: Dennett's a very engaging speaker, and his books are well written and entertaining as well.
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