The Evolution of the Idea of God in the Light of Game Theory and Moral Progress

This article offers a fascinating analysis of Robert Wright's thesis that the concept of God evolves in parallel with human cooperation. The author departs from traditional metaphysics in favor of a functional understanding of divinity as an objective world order that values cooperation over exploitation. The text traces the path from animism to universal monotheism, presenting religion as an adaptive tool essential for managing complex state and economic structures. The analysis sheds new light on the mechanisms of non-zero-sum games, which not only shaped historical ethical systems but also continue to underpin modern law, global business, and contemporary institutional ethics.