The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God
Autor Carl Sagan Editat de Ann Druyan, Steven Soteren Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 oct 2007 – vârsta de la 18 ani
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.
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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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780143112624
ISBN-10: 0143112627
Pagini: 284
Ilustrații: 4-color and b/w illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 141 x 217 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
ISBN-10: 0143112627
Pagini: 284
Ilustrații: 4-color and b/w illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 141 x 217 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
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Recenzii
"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
-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
Notă biografică
Carl Sagan was Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He played a leading role in the Mariner, Viking, and Voyager spacecraft expeditions to the planets, for which he received the NASA medals for Exceptional Scientific Achievement. Dr. Sagan received the Pulitzer Prize and the highest awards of both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Science Foundation, and many other awards, for his contributions to science, literature, education, and the preservation of the environment. His book Cosmos (accompanying his Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning television series of the same name) was the bestselling science book ever published in the English language, and his bestselling novel, Contact, was turned into a major motion picture.
Descriere
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.