Introduction to the Cognitive Science of Religion: Toward a Realist Philosophy of Religion

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Introduction to the Cognitive Science of Religion asks how the structures and habits of the human mind shape religious belief. Selim Gohar brings philosophy into conversation with cognitive science and psychology, addressing faith not through ready-made answers but through disciplined questions about how beliefs arise, persist, and acquire meaning. The book adopts a realist and analytical outlook while maintaining respect and balance in its treatment of religion. Written for both specialist and general readers, it uses concrete examples to open a wider inquiry into reason and faith, science and religion, and the possibilities of free thought grounded in evidence and careful argument.