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The Varieties of Scientific Experience
The Varieties of Scientific Experience
Author: Carl Sagan
In his charmingly down-to-earth voice, the late astronomer Carl Sagan discusses the relationship between religion and science and describes his own personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos.
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ISBN-13: 9780143112624
ISBN-10: 0143112627
Publication Date: 10/30/2007
Pages: 304
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Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
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The Varieties of Scientific Experience is a printed version of Carl Sagan's Gifford Lectures, originally presented in 1985. In them he discusses his views on religion, science, the search for extra-terrestrial life, and philosophy.

These are engaging, and quite possibly very useful to someone without a deep training in atheism. Sagan's sense of wonder at the natural world comes through, as does his openness to many things, even as he indirectly points out the problems and contradictions with much of modern religion.

A good read, particularly for those wondering about their religious faith.


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