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The God Delusion

By: Richard Dawkins
Narrated by: Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward
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Summary

Despite the potential sensitivity of the topic, Richard Dawkins unashamedly applies his characteristically blunt approach to The God Delusion. His decision to narrate this audiobook himself only serves to make it all the more exhilarating an experience.

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Winner of the British Book Awards, Author of the Year, 2007.
Shortlisted for the British Book Awards, Book of the Year, 2007.
Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, 2007.
Winner of the Audiobook Download of the Year, 2007

Richard Dawkins is considered to be one of the world's top intellectuals. As the author of many classic works on science and philosophy, he has always asserted the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm it has inflicted on society. He now focuses his fierce intellect exclusively on this subject, denouncing its faulty logic and the suffering it causes.

While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between "intelligent design" and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights, such as those of women and gay people - and all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind.

Dawkins attacks God in all his forms, from the sex-obsessed, cruel tyrant of the Old Testament to the more benign, but still illogical, Celestial Watchmaker favoured by some Enlightenment thinkers. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the ultimate improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. In The God Delusion, Dawkins presents a hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types and does so in the lucid, witty and powerful language for which he is renowned.

©2006 Richard Dawkins (P)2006 Penguin Audio

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"A spirited and exhilarating read...Dawkins comes roaring forth in the full vigour of his powerful arguments...." ( Guardian)
"Everyone should read it. Aethists will love Mr Dawkins's incisive logic and rapier wit...." ( The Economist)

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Excellent narration of a series of very well thought out arguments. Intellectual honesty is present throughout.

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Intelligent, interesting and informative.

very well read and truly interesting to listen to. Eye opening and thought provoking at the same time. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

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Eye opener

Thank you Richard Dawkins. Ive come out as an Atheist after being reassured by this book and very proud about it. This book is cleverly is written and funny to read. Highly recommended

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Richard Dawkins at his Peerless Best

From the very start of this book, the Oxford don, Richard Dawkins, who also reads the text along with a woman colleague in a crystal-clear manner) demolishes fallacy after fallacy advanced to "prove" the existence of an amiable, omnipotent creator. A great vade mecum to listen to on a long drive. Not to be missed!

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Superb analysis our invented god

Combines humour with totally persuasive argument. If you still believe in god after reading this you are not being rational.

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A true gem amoung audio books.

A masterpiece of facts and biology research read by the soothing voice of prof. Dawkins explaining every reason why the evolutionary theory of natural selection is our best theory.

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Listen to this immediately

Incredible, well read, believable, thought provoking, intelligent and should be listened to by everybody. If only they thought this in schools, what a more productive world we would live in. Thankyou Richard Dawkins

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Best way ever to pass a 40 minute commute.

Makes me hungry for his other work. Occasionally made me gasp. Will certainly require a second listen.

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He had me at chapter 1!

A very good book but a struggle to finished. Although a strong case to make some points were laboured. Still thoroughly enjoyed it!

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So interesting

Having two people read to you is fantastic as you never space out with one voice. The subject matter should be required reading for every human on earth. Love it.

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