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Name: Breaking the spell
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Author: Daniel C. Dennett

📘 Breaking the spell by Daniel C. Dennett

In "Breaking the Spell," philosopher Daniel C. Dennett offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary analysis of religion, drawing on biology, history, and psychology. He traces religion’s evolution from primitive folk belief to organized dogma, questioning whether it is an evolutionary artifact or a rational strategy for moral conduct. The book presents a balanced, evidence‑based perspective that invites debate among believers and skeptics alike.

First publish date: 2004

Genre: Philosophy/Metaphysics

Authors: Daniel C. Dennett

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