Berlinski, David, 1942-

The Devil's delusion : atheism and its scientific pretensions / David Berlinski. - 2nd ed. - New York : Basic Books, 2009. - xvii, 237 pages ; 21 cm

"Published in the United States in 2008 by Crown Forum"--Title page verso. Includes index.

No gods before me -- Nights of doubt -- Horses do not fly -- The cause -- The reason -- A put-up job -- A curious proof that God does not exist -- Our inner ape, a darling, and the human mind -- Miracles in our time -- The cardinal and his cathedral.

A secular Jew, Berlinski nonetheless delivers a biting defense of religious thought. This incisive book explores the limits of science and the pretensions of those who insist it can be--indeed must be--the ultimate touchstone for understanding the world--Cf publisher's description.

9780465019373 0465019374

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GBB119123 bnb

015749683 Uk


Religion and science.
Atheism.

BL 240.3 / .B46 2009