The God Delusion - Softcover

Dawkins, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 055277331X ISBN 13: 9780552773317

Publisher: Black Swan, 2007

Synopsis

"The God Delusion" caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women's and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind. Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. "The God Delusion" is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic that will be required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject.

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About the Author

Richard Dawkins is author of The Selfish Gene, voted The Royal Society's Most Inspiring Science Book of All Time, and also the bestsellers The Blind Watchmaker, Climbing Mount Improbable, The Ancestor's Tale, The God Delusion, and two volumes of autobiography, An Appetite for Wonder and Brief Candle in the Dark. He is an emeritus fellow of New College, Oxford and a fellow of both the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature. In 2013, Dawkins was voted the world’s top thinker in Prospect magazine’s poll of 10,000 readers from over 100 countries.

From the Back Cover

A timely, impassioned and brilliantly argued polemic on atheism.

An entertaining, wildly informative, splendidly written polemic . . . we are elegantly cajoled, cleverly harangued into shedding ourselves of this superstitious nonsense that has bedevilled us since our first visit to Sunday school Rod Liddle, Sunday Times

A spirited and exhilarating read...Dawkins comes roaring forth in the full vigour of his powerful arguments
Joan Bakewell, Guardian

Passionate, clever, funny, uplifting and above all, desperately needed Daily Express

A wonderful book joyous, elegant, fair, engaging, and often very funny informed throughout by an exhilarating breadth of reference and clarity of thought
Michael Frayn

Everyone should read it. Atheists will love Mr Dawkins's incisive logic and rapier wit Economist

Richard Dawkins s The God Delusion should be read by everyone from atheist to monk. If its merciless rationalism doesn t enrage you at some point, you probably aren t alive Julian Barnes

There is not a dull page in Richard Dawkins s The God Delusion, a book that makes me want to cheer its clarity, intelligence and truth-telling Claire Tomalin

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Swan
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 055277331X
• ISBN 13: 9780552773317
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464