The End of Faith
The End of Faith
Sam Harris
Christopher Hitchens
[The author is] one of the finest volunteers in this cause. - Christopher Hitchens
Dr. Andrew Weil
One of the books that I have commonly given out to people. - Dr. Andrew Weil
+
2
All books

The End of Faith

The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason

Sam Harris
Sam Harris
By
Sam Harris
3.9
1919
ratings on Goodreads

In "The End of Faith," Sam Harris embarks on a compelling journey through the tumultuous landscape where religion and rational thought collide. With sharp wit and penetrating insight, Harris exposes the dangerous consequences of allowing faith to dictate our lives, unchallenged by the rigors of reason and evidence. He navigates through history, showcasing how religious conviction has too often fueled humanity's darkest moments, from wars to witch hunts, insisting that for humanity to progress, this unholy alliance must be critically examined and reformed. Harris doesn't just critique; he offers a vision for the future, where ethics and spirituality are grounded in rationality and humanism. Drawing from a diverse well of knowledge—including neuroscience, philosophy, and Eastern mysticism—he constructs a compelling argument for a secular approach to life's deepest questions. "The End of Faith" is not merely a book; it is a call to action, urging us to awaken from the dogmatic slumber of faith and embrace a worldview based on evidence and reason. This groundbreaking work challenges readers to reconsider the role of religion in our lives and, in doing so, to forge a new path forward for humanity.

Read more
Released
2004
11 Aug
Length
348
Pages

2

recommendations

recommendation

One of the books that I have commonly given out to people. - Dr. Andrew Weil
[The author is] one of the finest volunteers in this cause. - Christopher Hitchens
Consider it: every person you have ever met, every person will suffer the loss of his friends and family. All are going to lose everything they love in this world. Why would one want to be anything but kind to them in the meantime?
— Sam Harris, The End of Faith

Similar recommendations

View all
Sapiens
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
32
people
person
Thinking, Fast and Slow
19
people
person
How to Change Your Mind
15
people
person
The Better Angels of Our Nature
13
people
person
Endurance
Endurance
Alfred Lansing
12
people
person
The Art Of War
12
people
person
Outliers
Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell
11
people
person
Bird by Bird
Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott
10
people
person
Finite and Infinite Games
10
people
person
Between the World and Me
Between the World and Me
Ta-Nehisi Coates
10
people
person

This site is part of Amazon’s Associates Program. Purchasing books recommended by successful individuals through my links earns us a small commission, helping keep the site running, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our site!