Faces in the Clouds

Abstract

This book holds that religion may best be understood as systematic anthropomorphism: the attribution of human characteristics to nonhuman things or events. Anthropomorphism is familiar, pervasive, and powerful in human thought and action. It often is noted in religion. Nonetheless, it has remained unexplained and hence inadequate as an account of religion. My book provides the missing explanation

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