The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God“Ann Druyan has unearthed a treasure. It is a treasure of reason, compassion, and scientific awe. It should be the next book you read.” —Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith “A stunningly valuable legacy left to all of us by a great human being. I miss him so.” —Kurt Vonnegut Carl Sagan's prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as "informed worship." Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century. |
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User Review - steve02476 - LibraryThingBeautifully written talks given in the 80s about the relationship between science and religion. It was easy to hear Sagan’s voice while reading. A great scientist and a great human being. Shows how one can be skeptical and respectful at the same time. Read full review
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User Review - Whisper1 - LibraryThingIncredible, insightful, mind expanding, and glad I read this one! There are so many thoughts that Sagan posits. Is there life on other planets? Is there a connection between a God/Being who made this ... Read full review
Contents
A MODERN LOSS OF NERVE | |
THE ORGANIC UNIVERSE | |
EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE | |
IMPLICATIONS FOR | |
Acknowledgments | |
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The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God Carl Sagan Limited preview - 2006 |
The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God Carl Sagan No preview available - 2007 |
The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God Carl Sagan No preview available - 2007 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God |
| Author | Carl Sagan |
| Editor | Ann Druyan |
| Publisher | Penguin, 2006 |
| ISBN | 1101201835, 9781101201831 |
| Length | 304 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs Religion / Religion & Science Science / Space Science / Cosmology |
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