The God Delusion
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Narrated by:
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Richard Dawkins
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Lalla Ward
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By:
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Richard Dawkins
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Winner of the British Book Awards, Author of the Year, 2007.
Shortlisted for the British Book Awards, Book of the Year, 2007.
Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, 2007.
Winner of the Audiobook Download of the Year, 2007
Richard Dawkins is considered to be one of the world's top intellectuals. As the author of many classic works on science and philosophy, he has always asserted the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm it has inflicted on society. He now focuses his fierce intellect exclusively on this subject, denouncing its faulty logic and the suffering it causes.
While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between "intelligent design" and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights, such as those of women and gay people - and all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind.
Dawkins attacks God in all his forms, from the sex-obsessed, cruel tyrant of the Old Testament to the more benign, but still illogical, Celestial Watchmaker favoured by some Enlightenment thinkers. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the ultimate improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. In The God Delusion, Dawkins presents a hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types and does so in the lucid, witty and powerful language for which he is renowned.
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"Everyone should read it. Aethists will love Mr Dawkins's incisive logic and rapier wit...." ( The Economist)
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- Rob Thompson
- 25-12-2017
Well researched critique of religious dogma in the 21st century.
This book answers for me, all of the questions which arise out of the adherence to blind faith in all its many forms. A carefully constructed and well read expose of religious practice today.
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- Cambell
- 02-04-2016
Brilliant literature for the thinking person
Dawkins puts forward a clear argument and strong reasoning in this book, and the writing comes to life when read by Richard and Lala.
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- Valentin
- 21-12-2020
Great
An atheist's bible. Amazing read, thoroughly unravels the belief systems and how nonsensical they are
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- W. Stokeley
- 18-03-2023
The best and most contemporary rebuttal of religion to date
Dawkins and ward’s voices are phenomenal as always. In addition to being compellingly argued, Dawkins has a lot to say on art, literature and philosophy that is edifying: you get a side education just by listening. Well worth the time.
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- Chris Gray
- 22-10-2023
An easy and informative listen
Author read is always great and this was a pleasure to listen to, after reading it years ago.
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- Michael
- 21-05-2015
Fantastic!!!
Richard Dawkins - Good looking, beautiful voice and as brilliant as they come! A must listen!
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- Ryan
- 12-05-2017
Simply stunning
The world would be a better place if everyone read this book. Entertaining, accessible, enlightening and inspiring. A true masterpiece.
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- J McMillan
- 02-05-2019
Thought provoking
A great read for like minded people with an inquisitive minds. Well read and researched
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- Daniel Kovacic
- 17-04-2021
Could not put it down
Awesome stuff. Gotta love Dawkins. So clean, methodical, logical and true. On to his next work!
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- Shirty
- 12-07-2017
Wonderful book and audio
Such an informative, witty, well-reasoned and important book even over 10 years after it was first published. Dawkins and his wife read his book so well!
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