Science in the Soul Selected Writings of a Passionate Rationalist
Science in the Soul: Selected Writings of a Passionate Rationalist by Richard Dawkins, published by Transworld Publishers Limited on April 30, 2018, is a comprehensive anthology that brings together over forty pieces showcasing Dawkins’ insights into the world of science. This 448-page collection includes essays, journalism, lectures, and letters that advocate for the significance of scientific inquiry and its impact on society, particularly in an era characterized by misinformation.
Readers will encounter a diverse range of topics, from evolution and Darwinian natural selection to the philosophical implications of science in contemporary culture. The anthology also features Dawkins’ reflections on the role of scientists and the wonders of life on Earth, interspersed with humor and personal anecdotes. With an introduction and new commentary by the author, this edition offers a multifaceted exploration of the beauty and complexities of scientific thought, making it a valuable resource for those interested in philosophy, biology, and the life sciences.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Richard Dawkins – author of The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, and The God Delusion – is one of science’s greatest communicators. This anthology of more than forty pieces is a kaleidoscopic argument for the power and the glory of science.
Breathtaking, brilliant and passionate, these essays, journalism, lectures and letters make an unanswerable case for the wonder of scientific discovery and its power to stir the imagination; for the practical necessity of scientific endeavour to society; and for the importance of the scientific way of thinking – particularly in today’s ‘post-truth’ world.
With an introduction and new commentary by the author, subjects range from evolution and Darwinian natural selection to the role of scientist as prophet, whether science is itself a religion, the probability of alien life in other worlds, and the beauties, cruelties and oddities of earthly life in this one. Alongside the explications, the celebrations and the controversies are wonderfully funny ventures into satire and parody, and moving personal reflections in memory and honour of others.
Science in the Soul is a sparkling showcase for Professor Dawkins’ rapier wit, the clarity, precision and vigour he brings to an argument, the beauty of his prose, the depth of his feeling and his capacity for joy.
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