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Soul searching : human nature and supernatural belief

by Nicholas Humphrey

This study analyses the conflict between materialist and spiritual views of the cosmos, examining why belief in the paranormal persists. It challenges mystical attitudes and questions the existence of a soul separate from the body.

Accession 30433 ISBN 0701159634 Publisher Chatto & Windus
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