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End of Faith

Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason

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The book presents a critical examination of the conflict between faith and reason, highlighting humanity's tendency to prioritize religious beliefs over rational thought, often leading to harmful outcomes. The author argues against merely accommodating moderate religious views, emphasizing the dangers of fundamentalism, especially in a world with weapons of mass destruction. By integrating insights from neuroscience and philosophy, he advocates for a secular humanistic approach to address global issues, suggesting that spirituality can be understood as a biological necessity.

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End of Faith, Sam Harris

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Ondertitel
Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason
Taal
Engels
Auteurs
Sam Harris
Jaar van publicatie
2004
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
338
ISBN13
9780393035155
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Oorspronkelijke titel
The end of faith
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The book presents a critical examination of the conflict between faith and reason, highlighting humanity's tendency to prioritize religious beliefs over rational thought, often leading to harmful outcomes. The author argues against merely accommodating moderate religious views, emphasizing the dangers of fundamentalism, especially in a world with weapons of mass destruction. By integrating insights from neuroscience and philosophy, he advocates for a secular humanistic approach to address global issues, suggesting that spirituality can be understood as a biological necessity.