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The God Delusion

eng. The God Delusion · 2006
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Interesting Facts

  • The book asserts that belief in God is the result of evolutionary processes and cultural heritage, rather than objective reality.
  • Dawkins criticizes religion for hindering scientific progress and encouraging irrational thinking.
  • The author proposes the concept of the "meme" to explain the spread of religious ideas, comparing them to viruses that infect the human mind.
  • Dawkins examines arguments for the existence of God and refutes them from scientific and logical perspectives.
  • The book generated significant resonance and controversy, becoming a bestseller and the subject of numerous debates between atheists and believers.
The God Delusion
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
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The God Delusion
Original titleeng. The God Delusion · 2006