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The Devil's Delusion
- Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions
- Narrated by: Dennis Holland
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
Militant atheism is on the rise. In recent years, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens have produced a steady stream of best-selling books denigrating religious belief. These authors are merely the leading edge of a larger movement that includes much of the scientific community.
In response, mathematician David Berlinski, himself a secular Jew, delivers a biting defense of religious thought. The Devil’s Delusion is a brilliant, incisive, and funny book that explores the limits of science and the pretensions of those who insist it is the ultimate touchstone for understanding our world.
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Though the scientific community has done wonders for our society, in recent years scientist and popular science writers have had a ballooning antagonism toward religious thought. In The Devil's Delusion, mathematician David Berlinski sets out to examine the so-called "militant atheism" pushed by such voices as Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins, and offer his own defense for religion. Veteran narrator, Dennis Holland's casual yet confident voice enhances the authority and humor of Berlinski's intelligently designed arguments. So, whether you are coming to this audiobook to reaffirm your stance on religion or you side with science and are looking for a smart, counter-argument, Berlinski's The Devil's Delusion: Atheism and Its Scientific Delusion makes for a great listen.
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- T.A
- 19-05-19
Good content but a meaty read (listen)
Raises some very interesting objection dusted with welcome bits of humour. Complex concepts mean rewinding!
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- Charles
- 16-05-15
Atheism's highjack of science debunked
Mathematician Berlinski convincingly exposes the atheist attempts to highjack science for its own agenda
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- tim royales
- 21-03-19
Interesting listen
Needs to give it a second listen but some very thought provoking parts. Thanks. Enjoyed it 👍
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- Anonymous User
- 02-01-23
David in spirit, if not in voice
The book is Berlinski unhinged and unapologetic. Some concepts and ideas go over my head but I appreciate the irreverence he has, his wit and charm, just a shame he couldn't record it himself.
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- Phil
- 27-05-22
Certainly some interesting arguments.
Generally thought provoking. I would not consider myself scientifically minded, but I know enough that the author, though not religious, values it and rejects the calls of some to exclude religion from the science laboratory.
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- Y. Syed
- 08-12-19
Much needed and useful
A much needed and useful examination of the dogmas of Atheism and its pretentious claims to being based in science.
The display of the _scientific_ community’s atheists blocking, silencing and de-platforming of any all who undermine or go against their dogma - was very enlightening - and is in my eyes anti-science! I.e. the search for evidence to fit/further the dogma/ideology vs. Observing and testing and basing opinions on what has been observed…
It speaks to a very troubling trend in the scientific community to not challenge the dogmas; à la climate change…
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- Michael Whalley
- 20-01-18
Fifth time listening, brilliant, honest, ...
David Berlinski Interlectual giant . witty, brilliant, honest, feared by the arrogant.
Burst the windbags
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- UKJ
- 24-12-19
The Logical Conclusions!
This is simply a must-have, must read, must listen, for any 'child ', man or woman! The logic in this book is irrefutable! Absolutely beautiful! I have enjoyed every single minute of it and it leaves the reader or listener with the urge to read the book of wisdom, in my case it is the book of book's, the bible' ... ! The questions David Berlinski addresses are numerous, intelligent, and inexhaustible ...
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- crumpets
- 24-05-19
A masterpiece
A decisive deconstruction on modern materialist, mechanistic and atheist thought. This book is a must read for a serious student of the subject.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-04-22
confusing
not sure why the author wrote in such academic English maybe it was meant as an academic argument not for the average reader to gain insight into an important topic but as an indulgence of the writer to display his knowledge to opposing academics
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