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Outgrowing God

A Beginner’s Guide
By Richard Dawkins
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Outgrowing God by Richard Dawkins delves into the exploration of religious belief and the science behind it. Dawkins provides a compelling argument for understanding the purposes of religion through a rational, scientific lens. He examines the evolutionary basis of morality and religion, inviting readers to question traditional religious narratives and consider belief systems rooted in evidence and reason.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the arguments for atheism and want to understand the scientific perspective on religion and spirituality. With a focus on rational thinking and evidence-based reasoning, it invites readers to question their beliefs and offers a thought-provoking journey through science and philosophy.

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Outgrowing God

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From the author of the multi-million bestseller, The God Delusion, comes an exciting, accessible argument for atheism, written for a new generation.

Should we believe in God? In this new book, written for a new generation, the brilliant science writer and author of The God Delusion explains why we shouldn't.

Should we believe in God? Do we need God in order to explain the existence of the universe? Do we need God in order to be good? In twelve chapters that address some of the most profound questions human beings confront, Dawkins marshals science, philosophy, and comparative religion to interrogate the hypocrisies of all the religious systems and explain to readers of all ages how life emerged without a Creator, how evolution works, and how our world came into being.

For anyone hoping to grapple with the meaning of life and what to believe, Outgrowing God is a challenging, thrilling, and revelatory read.

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Outgrowing God by Richard Dawkins is often seen as a direct yet accessible exploration of atheism, aimed at a younger audience. It has been described as a junior version of Dawkins's earlier work, The God Delusion, and his engaging writing style makes complex ideas about natural selection and humanism both approachable and fascinating. The book is noted for its emphasis on encouraging independent thought in younger readers, challenging religious doctrines, and promoting rationalism.

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ISBN: 9781784164201

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 221g

Pages: 304

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Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality Richard Dawkins

About the Author

Richard Dawkins is author of The Selfish Gene, voted The Royal Society's Most Inspiring Science Book of All Time, and also the bestsellers The Blind Watchmaker, Climbing Mount Improbable, The Ancestor's Tale, The God Delusion, and two volumes of autobiography, An Appetite for Wonder and Brief Candle in the Dark. He is a Fellow of New College, Oxford and both the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature. In 2013, Dawkins was voted the world's top thinker in Prospect magazine's poll of 10,000 readers from over 100 countries.

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