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'Through the Looking Glass', 'Sapiens: brief history of humankind' and 'The Laws'
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29. Religion / A. Polytheistic Religion / 1. Animism
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The heavens must be full of gods, controlling nature either externally or from within [Plato]
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Animism is belief that every part of nature is aware and feeling, and can communicate [Harari]
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29. Religion / A. Polytheistic Religion / 2. Greek Polytheism
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Most polytheist recognise one supreme power or law, behind the various gods [Harari]
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Polytheism is open-minded, and rarely persecutes opponents [Harari]
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Mythologies are usual contracts with the gods, exchanging devotion for control of nature [Harari]
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29. Religion / A. Polytheistic Religion / 4. Dualist Religion
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Dualist religions see everything as a battleground of good and evil forces [Harari]
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Dualist religions say the cosmos is a battleground, so can’t explain its order [Harari]
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Manichaeans and Gnostics: good made spirit, evil made flesh [Harari]
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There must be at least two souls controlling the cosmos, one doing good, the other the opposite [Plato]
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29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 1. Monotheistic Religion
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Monotheism appeared in Egypt in 1350 BCE, when the god Aten was declared supreme [Harari]
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