The God Delusion
The God Delusion
Richard Dawkins
Joe Rogan
I read The God Delusion in preparation for [the Dawkins interview]. I'm a huge fan of [his] work. - Joe Rogan
Brian Armstrong
Many people believe simply based on how they grew up, without ever questioning. - Brian Armstrong
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The God Delusion

The God Delusion

Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins
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Richard Dawkins
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In "The God Delusion," Richard Dawkins embarks on a relentless journey through the landscape of belief, armed with the precision of science and the sharpness of wit. This seminal work challenges the foundations of faith with a surgeon's precision, dissecting the logic of belief in a divine creator and the profound consequences this belief has etched into human history. Dawkins, a luminary in the realm of science and an unapologetic atheist, navigates through the murky waters of religion's claims, from the wrathful deity of ancient texts to the more palatable, yet equally unfathomable, deities proposed by modern thinkers. With each chapter, Dawkins dismantles the fortress of religious dogma, revealing the fragility of its premises and the illusion of its promises. Beyond merely critiquing the fallacies of faith, "The God Delusion" serves as a clarion call for the emancipation from the chains of religious indoctrination. Dawkins illuminates the path towards a world where reason and evidence take precedence over superstition and tradition. He argues compellingly for the virtues of atheism—not as a mere disbelief in gods, but as a worldview that cherishes human curiosity and the awe-inspiring reality of the universe. Through a tapestry of historical anecdotes, scientific facts, and philosophical insights, Dawkins crafts a narrative that is as enlightening as it is provocative, inviting readers to look beyond the celestial curtain and embrace the wonder of the natural world.

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Released
2006
1 Oct
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Many people believe simply based on how they grew up, without ever questioning. - Brian Armstrong
I read The God Delusion in preparation for [the Dawkins interview]. I'm a huge fan of [his] work. - Joe Rogan
We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.
— Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion

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