The Physiology of Faith

Why do people hold on to beliefs even when those beliefs are challenged by reason and evidence?
The Physiology of Faith explores the psychological and cognitive mechanisms behind religious belief. It examines how beliefs take root in the brain, how they are protected from doubt, and how the “guardian of the mind” helps defend ideas that have become part of a person’s identity.
Written in clear and accessible language, the book invites readers to look beneath religious arguments and ask a deeper question: What happens inside us when we believe?