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The Devil's Delusion

Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions

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The Devil's Delusion

By: David Berlinski
Narrated by: Dennis Holland
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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.

©2009 David Berlinski (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Atheism History & Philosophy Philosophy Religious Studies Science Spirituality String Theory Black Hole Humanism

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Editor reviews

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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Raises some very interesting objection dusted with welcome bits of humour. Complex concepts mean rewinding!

Good content but a meaty read (listen)

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Mathematician Berlinski convincingly exposes the atheist attempts to highjack science for its own agenda

Atheism's highjack of science debunked

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Needs to give it a second listen but some very thought provoking parts. Thanks. Enjoyed it 👍

Interesting listen

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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.

David in spirit, if not in voice

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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…

Much needed and useful

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David Berlinski Interlectual giant . witty, brilliant, honest, feared by the arrogant.


Burst the windbags

Fifth time listening, brilliant, honest, ...

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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.

Certainly some interesting arguments.

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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 ...

The Logical Conclusions!

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A decisive deconstruction on modern materialist, mechanistic and atheist thought. This book is a must read for a serious student of the subject.

A masterpiece

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It was a silly and intellectually stupid book and I do not recommend reading unless you want to be amused by the author's sillyness.

Silly and stupid

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