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The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan (1997, Paperback, Reprint)
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Author: Carl Sagan
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: 1997-03-01
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0345409469
ISBN-13: 9780345409461
Product ID: EPID155591
Description: In the last book he completed before his death, Carl Sagan, the most popular scientist since Albert Einstein, takes on "pseudo-science" in this scathing indictment of paranormal phenomenon and superstition, which he sees as signs of an o...
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| Synopsis In the last book he completed before his death, Carl Sagan, the most popular scientist since Albert Einstein, takes on "pseudo-science" in this scathing indictment of paranormal phenomenon and superstition, which he sees as signs of an onset of global ignorance. Sagan cogently examines a variety of supposedly supernatural phenomenon, including UFOs, ghosts, psychics, astrology, crop circles, religious apparitions, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, and he finds that there is no evidence in support of any of them, other than the surprisingly similar stories of people who have every reason to lie. For Sagan, these hoaxes are far from harmless; as people continue to embrace the verity of such scientific travesties, they move away from the glory and wonder of real science, which is supported by the ubiquity of our perceptions. Sagan completes his utterly convincing defense of science with a "baloney detection kit," which consists of a list of questions which can be used to measure the worth of any claim or theory. The legendary scientist shares his views of how scientific thinking is necessary to safeguard our democratic institutions and our technical civilization.
Publisher's Note Disturbingly, in our so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning, with alien abduction, "channeling" past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. In this compellingly brilliant new book, Carl Sagan argues that this is not just a cultural wrong turn, but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms. Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks modern pseudoscience, as well as such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. By doing so, he demonstrates that true scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth, but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. Industry Reviews Richard Dawkins Heilbroner Rand | See an error? Submit a change request | ||||||||||||||||
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