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  • Published: 19 June 2007
  • ISBN: 9780141017778
  • Imprint: Penguin Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $29.99

Breaking the Spell

Religion as a Natural Phenomenon




The world's most widely read and influential philosopher takes on religion

Few forces in the world are as potent as religion: it comforts people in their suffering and inspires them to both magnificent and terrible deeds. In this provocative and timely book, Daniel C. Dennett seeks to uncover the origins of religion and discusses how and why different faiths have shaped so many lives, whether religion is an addiction or a genuine human need, and even whether it is good for our health. Arguing passionately for the need to understand this multifaceted phenomenon, Breaking the Spell offers a truly original – and comprehensive – explanation for faith.

  • Published: 19 June 2007
  • ISBN: 9780141017778
  • Imprint: Penguin Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $29.99

About the author

Daniel C. Dennett

Daniel C. Dennett is the University Professor and Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University. He is the author of numerous books including Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking, Breaking the Spell, Darwin's Dangerous Idea, and Consciousness Explained.

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