by Carl Sagan
First published 2006
Brilliant astrophysicist Carl Sagan explores the relationship between religion and science, from the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets to the possibility of nuclear annihilation. In his charmingly down-to-earth voice, Sagan illuminates grand mysteries with examples from cosmology, philosophy, and more. Sagan's wise, prophetic observations on the sacred grandeur of the cosmos have the effect of stimulating the intellect and reawakening us to life's wonders.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, religion, non-fiction, biography-memoir, astronomy, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, intellectual
284 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books