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That being said, my two criticisms would be the author's heightened awareness of the nature of non-zero sum equations. Yes, we get it. It isn't necessary to reint...more...]]> 77051938 2460215 6340873 0316734918 9780316734912 84 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719m/6340873.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719s/6340873.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6340873-the-evolution-of-god 4.04 162
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Robert Wright's earlier book "Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny" explored the notion that much of the advance of human civilization (including religion) has been driven by a fundamental principle of game theory (and also of economics), namely ...more...]]> 70137552 1304417 6340873 0316734918 9780316734912 84 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719m/6340873.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719s/6340873.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6340873-the-evolution-of-god 4.04 162
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Nearly a decade in the making, The Evolution of God is a breathtaking re-examination of the past, and a visionary look forward.]]> 2009 0 0 false Sat Jun 27 11:24:05 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 27 11:46:40 -0700 2009 Extensive review in the New York Times on June 24, 2009, along with a Q&A with the author.

Looks like a good addition to the ongoing debate on the origins of morality. As an agnostic, the obvious fact "God" has evolved in fundamental ways is one of my primary objections to the C...more...]]> 73292917 1008236 6340873 0316734918 9780316734912 84 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719m/6340873.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719s/6340873.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6340873-the-evolution-of-god 4.04 162
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The thesis here is that human philosophy and religion (and specifically, the three Abrahamic faiths) developed just as did al...more...]]> 71391081 662045 6340873 0316734918 9780316734912 84 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719m/6340873.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719s/6340873.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6340873-the-evolution-of-god 4.04 162
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While obviously not exhaustive, Wright's account of the evolution of religion is very t...more...]]> 56950835 879591 6340873 0316734918 9780316734912 84 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719m/6340873.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255838719s/6340873.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6340873-the-evolution-of-god 4.04 162
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If your views are similar to mine, you will learn from this book, and especially important, learn that others think as you do. It's a great feeling.

My views: I call myself a Christian humanist. That is to say, I value the message of love carried by th...more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=7026352