The end of faith : religion, terror, and the future of reason / Sam Harris.

Author/creator Harris, Sam, 1967-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : W.W. Norton & Co., ©2004.
Description348 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects
Religion--Controversial literature.
Terrorism--Religious aspects.
Psychology, Religious.
Secular humanism.

Contents Reason in exile -- The nature of belief -- In the shadow of God -- The problem with Islam -- West of Eden -- A science of good and evil -- Experiments in consciousness.
Abstract An analysis of the clash of faith and reason in today's world that offers a historical tour of mankind's willingness to suspend reason in favor of religious beliefs, even when those beliefs are used to justify atrocities. While warning against the encroachment of organized religion into politics, the author draws on insights from neuroscience, philosophy, and Eastern mysticism to call for a truly modern approach to ethics and spirituality that is both secular and humanistic.
General note"With a new afterword"--Cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 303-331) and index.
ISBN0393327655 (pbk.)
ISBN9780393327656 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BL2775.3 .H37 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold