How God Works - The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion

Drawing on a wealth of new evidence, pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno shows why religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow them—and to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof).

About the author

David DeSteno is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University and the author of Emotional Success and The Truth About Trust, and coauthor of Out of Character. He frequently writes for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Harvard Business Review, and The Atlantic. He received his PhD in psychology from Yale University.

 

Summary

Drawing on a wealth of new evidence, pioneering research psychologist David DeSteno shows why religious practices and rituals are so beneficial to those who follow them—and to anyone, regardless of their faith (or lack thereof).

Product details

• Authors: David Desteno, DeSteno David
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9781982142322
• ISBN: 978-1-982142-32-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Esoterics; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Spiritualism, Spiritualism, PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology, RELIGION / Religion & Science, RELIGION / Psychology of Religion, PSYCHOLOGY / Physiological Psychology, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Chakras, auras & spiritual energy, Chakras, auras and spiritual energy, Religion and science, Religion & science, Physiological psychology, neuropsychology, biopsychology