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The End of Faith

eng. The End of Faith · 2004
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Interesting Facts

  • The book raises the question of how religious beliefs can contribute to violence and conflicts in the modern world.
  • The author claims that religious faith often contradicts rational thinking and scientific evidence.
  • The book discusses the issue of religious tolerance, with Harris arguing that excessive tolerance of irrational beliefs can be dangerous.
  • Harris critiques not only radical forms of religion but also moderate religious views, asserting that they create a foundation for extremism.
  • The book examines the role of religion in politics and how religious beliefs can influence decision-making at the state level.
  • Harris also touches on the topic of free will and moral responsibility, arguing that religion often distorts these concepts.
  • The author suggests that humanity should strive for an ethics based on reason and empirical data, rather than religious dogmas.
The End of Faith
Date of publication: 1 October 2024
Last updated: 10 October 2024
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The End of Faith
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Original titleeng. The End of Faith · 2004
Genre: Philosophy