Genealogy of Religion

Exploring the Origins, History and Future of Religion

Bio

Cris Campbell is a writer who holds advanced degrees in anthropology, philosophy, and law. His research interests include primate-hominid evolution (with particular emphasis on the brain), neurophilosophy, ethnohistory, and all things religion. He is currently writing a book which traces the evolutionary origins and cultural histories of supernatural beliefs and what has come to be known more recently as “religion.” In his spare time, Cris walks dogs and writes for Originus ~ Musings on Human Origins & Evolution.

Cris tweets about evolution, religion, science, literature, and philosophy @Originus1

Publications:

Human Brain,” in 21st Century Anthropology: A Reference Handbook, ed. H. James Birx. Sage Publications (2010).

“Conflict and Aggression,” in 21st Century Anthropology: A Reference Handbook, ed. H. James Birx. Sage Publications (2010).

Mental Acuity of the Normal Elderly,” with Warren Gorman, J. Okla. State Med. Assoc., 88(3)119-23 (1995).

Theses:

“The Size and Shape of Primate-Hominid Brain Evolution: A Critical History” (2009)

“An Interdisciplinary Exegesis of Nietzsche’s Madman” (1991)

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