Carl Sagan
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| Title | : | The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark |
| Author | : | Carl Sagan |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 459 pages |
| Published | : | February 25th 1997 by Ballantine Books (first published February 1st 1996) |
| Categories | : | Science. Nonfiction. Philosophy. Religion. Skepticism. History. Atheism |
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How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions.Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms.
Present Books Concering The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
| Original Title: | The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark |
| ISBN: | 0345409469 (ISBN13: 9780345409461) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology (1996) |
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Ratings: 4.27 From 55085 Users | 2540 ReviewsWrite Up About Books The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
. . . every question is a cry to understand the world. In a nutshell, Sagan valiantly attempts to understand why people believe weird stuff, then explains why they shouldn't. I particularly enjoyed the several excellent chapters on the importance of literacy and education. There's also a probing (Sorry!) look into alien abductions.I think this quote, included in the book, sums everything up nicely:[I]gnorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little,This book is a favorite of mine. Its non-fiction. Its very full of science and scientific principles and explanations. Its also full of respect for those who want to understand the world better. And that is Carl Sagan for you in a nutshell: A caring person, a scientist who throughout his life always took other people seriously, and endeavored to understand them and help them.Very few scientists, I think, have taken the time to consider other peoples fears, their anxieties and compulsions. Sagan
Sagan has been a hero of mine since I saw Cosmos years and years ago. Now that was one of the truly great science documentaries and one that, on the subject of physics, has rarely been bettered.This is a supurb book. Many people say things like, "I've no idea how people without a belief in the supernatural can bare to live in this world". Well, Sagan gives a powerful answer here. Sagan understood the infinite joy that comes from understanding something about the world - something that is real.
Ever read one of those books you SWEAR you've read before. Nonfiction? Where every single point seems to have been made elsewhere?Well, that's where this book went with me. From witch trials to alien abductions to conspiracy theories and a lot more, Sagan extols us to bring rational thought back to our lives. The scientific method is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL.I totally agree, and that's why I kept reading despite every single point being a re-hash... but that's me. Sometimes we like to be reminded
I sit before my computer, typing out a review of what is my favorite book. Im daunted by the magnitude of this task, having just finished the book for the fourth or maybe fifth time. I wish I could remember when I bought this book, likely close to a decade ago, but Im sure that I must have been awestruck to discover a book written by a man who has influenced my life and my interests to such a great extent.One of the great memories of my early life was that of waiting to plop down in front of the
As expected, this book was very interesting, insightful, and relevant to our world today. I felt Sagan's passion emanating from the pages, and it has given me even an even greater motivation to pursue the goal I've been chasing for the past 3 years, which is to be educated, willing to question authority whatever form it takes, and to engage my critical faculties and be able to form my own opinions. It was Carl Sagan that showed me the path in 2016 when I read his book Pale Blue Dot, which was
So if we take the Wayback Machine to the year 1995, you will find me out of college, working as an operations manager in retail despite my lofty aspirations to anthropology and later, nursing, as career choices. But I had a family to support, and the money was good even if the hours really sucked. What the hell does that have to do with this review? Well, I was involved in an awful lot of hiring and firing decisions when I worked for Foleys (later Macys), and I noticed something interesting.
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