First published 2006
Renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins mounts a fierce assault on the existence of God, drawing on history, science, and personal experience to dismantle the irrational belief in a supreme being. From the bloodshed of the Crusades to the horrors of 9/11, Dawkins demonstrates how religion has fueled war, bigotry, and the abuse of children. Yet he also offers a compelling case for the advantages of atheism, including a clearer, more awe-inspiring appreciation of the universe's wonders. Eviscerating the major arguments for God's existence, Dawkins asserts the supreme improbability of a celestial watchmaker, leaving readers with a renewed sense of the power of reason and the beauty of the natural world.
Genres: biography, atheism, non-fiction, criticism
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, skepticism
471 pages · Paperback · Penguin Random House