“Those who have something to sell, those who wish to influence public opinion, those in power, a skeptic might suggest, have a vested interest in discouraging skepticism.”įrom the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought.Ĭarl Sagan argues that science is a way of thinking superior to any other-and not just for finding facts and laws about physics, biology or chemistry. Until they do, skeptics will remain a minority.īut Sagan leaves no doubt which side he’s on, and he recognizes that the forces of ignorance are widespread and powerful. In The Demon-Haunted World, he finds himself bewildered by the.

He says that skeptics fail to see and appreciate the social and psychological needs that are met by New Age beliefs. The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark Paperback 25 February 1997 by Carl Sagan (Author), Ann Druyan (Author) 4,389 ratings See all formats and editions Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 10,556.00 3 Used from 2,759.79 3 New from 10,556.00 Paperback 584.00 16 New from 584. Carl Sagan took seriously the role of explaining the arcane mysteries of the scientific world to the general public. Them-the sense that we have a monopoly on the truth that those other people who believe in all those stupid doctrines are morons.” “The chief deficiency I see in the skeptical movement,” he writes, “is in its polarization: Us vs. an accessible and engaging review of the history of Christianity in. The Demon Haunted World SCIENCE AS A CANDLE IN THE DARK by Carl Sagan Random House. Sagan’s most thought-provoking chapter offers his observation that skeptics-those who demand proof for claims rather than feel-good belief-do not fully appreciate why so many people don’t. Reviews end with a summary of the reviewers thoughts and links to purchase options. The emphasis is on describing the writing style and quality, with a short plot synopsis included. But that is a minor quibble about a glorious book. BOOK REVIEW: The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan. KirkusReviews - The Demon Haunted World Kirkus Reviews tend to be brief, only two or three paragraphs long.

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