Soul beliefs- adaptations, religion, soul, survival, ancestors

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Humanities

Essay 2

One of the broad themes of the Soul Beliefs course has been adaptations that have helped us survive over the years.

Several different lectures and the associated readings have dealt with the evolution of religion and beliefs in the soul. Analyze these adaptations and indicate how they contribute to our survival and to beliefs in religion and the soul. Be sure to include (a) how these adaptations can lead to a belief in religion and the soul and (b) the adaptive significance of these traits in promoting the survival of our ancestors.

In a 3-page double-spaced paper (12pt, New Time Roman font), write a well-documented (cite readings and lectures) essay that demonstrates in-depth knowledge that you have gained from the course. Develop this theme in a logical and cohesive essaywith your conclusions indicated at the end of the essay. List the citations of the lectures and readings that you used in crafting your essay.

Be sure to include information from the following lectures and readings: Functions of Religion, The evolution of Religious Behavior (Wade), Darwin’s Dangerous Idea, Afterlife Out of Body and Disembodied, Evolutionary Psychology and Religion is Natural (Bloom).

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Grading Rubric

____ 25 pts in-depth analysis of the topic with course information

____ 15 pts Logical & cohesive essay with proper grammar and spelling

____ 5 pts in-text-citations with lecture/reading name and reference page

____ 5 pts Address all of the lecture material indicated in the prompt

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