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The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God
by Carl Sagan

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Author: Carl Sagan
Editor: Ann Druyan
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2006-11-02
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Penguin Press HC, The

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Book Review: Carl Sagan, R.I.P.
Summary: 5 Stars

I enjoyed this book, particularly two chapters: The God Hypothesis and the Questions and Answers. Sagan, with grace and eloquence, makes a strong case against the traditional concept of God. All of the arguments for God are examined, e.g. argument from design, the ontological argument, etc.. and are found wanting. Sagan also deftly dissects the case for UFO visits through icy logic. Sagan is actually, unlike Richard Dawkins, not hostile to religion per se-he simply wants religion to stay in proper sphere and not make scientific claims that are easily falsifiable.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in science and/or religion.
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