Description
The God Delusion is a work of popular science, philosophy and atheist literature by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. First published in 2006, the book challenges belief in God and examines the intellectual arguments traditionally offered for the existence of a deity. Dawkins considers ideas ranging from the interventionist God of traditional religion to the more abstract concept of a deistic creator, drawing on evolutionary biology, philosophy and scientific reasoning to argue that religious belief lacks a rational foundation.
Dawkins also examines the role of religion in society, arguing that faith can contribute to conflict, intolerance and the abuse of authority, while exploring what he sees as the intellectual and moral advantages of an atheistic worldview. Written for a general readership rather than as an academic treatise, the book combines scientific argument with historical examples and a deliberately provocative style. It became an international bestseller and has been translated into numerous languages.
A thought-provoking choice for readers interested in atheism, science, philosophy, religion and debates about the role of faith in modern society.
