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portada The Transcendental Temptation
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
516
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.8x15.4x3.5 cm
Weight
0.80 kg.
ISBN13
9781616148270
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The Transcendental Temptation

Paul Kurtz (Author) · Prometheus Books · Paperback

The Transcendental Temptation - Kurtz, Paul

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Synopsis "The Transcendental Temptation"

In this widely acclaimed and controversial book, Paul Kurtz examines the reasons why people accept supernatural and paranormal belief systems in spite of substantial evidence to the contrary. According to Kurtz, it is because there is within the human species a deeply rooted tendency toward magical thinking--the "transcendental temptation"--which undermines critical judgment and paves the way for willful beliefs. Kurtz explores in detail the three major monotheistic religions--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--finding striking psychological and sociological parallels between these religions, the spiritualism of the 19th century, and the paranormal belief systems of today. There are sections on mysticism, belief in the afterlife, the existence of God, reincarnation, astrology, and ufology. Kurtz concludes by explaining and advocating skepticism as an antidote to belief in the transcendental.

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