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The God desire| David Baddiel

Philosophy For Our Times

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Exploring Human Existential Struggles and the God Desire

Delving into the human fascination with mortality and the creation of stories to defy death, the chapter contrasts atheistic beliefs with a psychological interpretation of the God desire. It reflects on the vulnerability and dichotomy of human nature, examining desires for both tangible and existential entities to address profound existential concerns like death and meaninglessness.

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