The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God - Softcover

Sagan, Carl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143112627 ISBN 13: 9780143112624

Publisher: Penguin Books, 2007

Synopsis

Carl Sagan's prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality

The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as "informed worship." Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.

About this title

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Varieties of Scientific Experience

Review:

"Ann Druyan has unearthed a treasure. It is a treasure of reason, compassion, and scientific awe. It should be the next book you read."
-Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith

"A stunningly valuable legacy left to all of us by a great human being. I miss him so."
-Kurt Vonnegut

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0143112627
• ISBN 13: 9780143112624
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: Druyan Ann