Society and religion were born, the author argues, as “twins.” Though religion as we understand it today arrived late.

In his book Captive Gods: Religion and the Rise of Social Science (Yale Univ., Oct), New York University philosophy professor Kwame Anthony Appiah explores the work of leading sociologists and ...

Many atheists consider themselves to be highly rational people who rate evidence and analytical thinking above religion, superstition and intuition. They might even argue that atheism is the most ...

Will Gervais has received funding from various organizations over the years, including The Leverhulme Trust and the John Templeton Foundation Many atheists consider themselves to be highly rational ...