Robert Wright
2 books with highlights
Books
The Evolution of God
20 highlights
Why Buddhism Is True
20 highlights
Featured Highlights
Morality and religion are intertwined in the process of cultural evolution.
From The Evolution of God
The struggle for moral insight is as old as humanity itself.
From The Evolution of God
The Buddha’s insight was that much of our suffering comes from craving.
From Why Buddhism Is True
The idea of God has evolved, just like everything else in nature.
From The Evolution of God
Religions often start with a tribal focus and expand to a universal perspective.
From The Evolution of God
The narrative of God is as much about humanity as it is about the divine.
From The Evolution of God
We constantly reinterpret our sacred texts in light of new realities.
From The Evolution of God
Suffering is an inherent part of life.
From Why Buddhism Is True
Faith can be seen as a strategy for social cohesion.
From The Evolution of God
Understanding the evolution of religion can help us navigate our modern world.
From The Evolution of God