The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
How Religion Poisons Everything
This book is a well-known critique of religion, arguing that belief in a supernatural creator significantly lacks empirical evidence. The author asserts that faith encourages wars and fosters fanaticism. He also challenges the idea that morality can only come from religion, suggesting instead that humans possess innate empathy and cooperation. The book also explores the roots of religion, explaining its evolution as a byproduct of our tendency to assign agency to inanimate objects and forces. Ultimately, the author encourages atheism and a sense of awe derived from science and the natural world.
The 4089th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 134,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 15th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 85th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- Books of the Decade (The Guardian)