Are we on the brink of a new Dark Age of irrationality and superstition? In this stirring, brilliantly argued book, Carl Sagan shows how scientific thinking is necessary to safeguard our democratic institutions and our technical civilization. "The Demon-Haunted World" is more personal and richer in moving, revealing human stories than anything Sagan has ever written. From his childhood experience, to engrossing tales of discovery, Sagan shows how the method of scientific thought can cut through prejudice and hysteria and ...
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Are we on the brink of a new Dark Age of irrationality and superstition? In this stirring, brilliantly argued book, Carl Sagan shows how scientific thinking is necessary to safeguard our democratic institutions and our technical civilization. "The Demon-Haunted World" is more personal and richer in moving, revealing human stories than anything Sagan has ever written. From his childhood experience, to engrossing tales of discovery, Sagan shows how the method of scientific thought can cut through prejudice and hysteria and uncover the often surprising truth. Sagan convincingly debunks "alien abduction," "channellers," faith-healer fraud, the "face" on Mars, and much else. Along the way, he refutes the argument that science destroys spirituality or is just another arbitrary belief system, asks why scientific study is often stigmatized, discusses the dangers of the misuse of science, and provides a "baloney detection kit" for thinking through political, social, religious, and other issues.
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I would recommend this book to everyone!!! It is the quintessential critical thinkers book. This book has more promise than the bible in the wisdom it contains. This is a book for today, not centuries past. Teaching people to think for themselves and make informed decisions is what this country needs more than anything else. In a society where lies, deceitful charlatan profiteering and extremely crooked politicians (who get away with unacceptable excuses as they undermine their constituency) rule our lives, this book helps people see the reality. Despite its age, this book resounds with science prophecy that still holds up to todays scrutiny. Don't be denied real wisdom! This book belongs on every real thinkers bookshelf. If you have not read it or understood the material involved, you are missing out on much!!!!!
