Are we souls born to live forever or animals meant to pass a few decades upon this planet’s surface?  Are we ‘angels to be’ or just beasts?  The importance of the idea of the soul cannot be overstated.  In this fascinating book the concept of the soul is thoroughly investigated.  From its beginnings in prehistoric religion to its central importance in Western faith traditions, the soul has been a constant source of fascination and speculation.  Brain & Belief seeks to understand humankinds obsession with life, death, and the afterlife.  Exploring the latest insights from neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and existential psychology, McGraw exhaustively researches the various takes on the human soul and considers the meaning of the soul in a postmodern world.  The ambitious scope of the book is balanced by a deeply personal voice whose sympathy for both science and religion is resonant.

John is available for media appearances.  His expertise in philosophical and religious topics make him an eloquent and informed guest for talk radio. - From the Publisher