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The Science Delusion
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LENGTH12 hrs and 51 mins
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RELEASE DATE12/07/2012
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
The science delusion is the belief that science already understands the nature of reality. The fundamental questions are answered, leaving only the details to be filled in.
In this book, Dr Rupert Sheldrake, one of the world's most innovative scientists, shows that science is being constructed by assumptions that have hardened into dogmas. The sciences would be better off without them: freer, more interesting, and more fun.
According to the dogmas of science, all reality is material or physical. The world is a machine, made up of dead matter. Nature is purposeless. Consciousness is nothing but the physical activity of the brain. Free will is an illusion. God exists only as an idea in human minds; imprisoned within our skulls. But should science be a belief-system, or a method of enquiry?
Sheldrake shows that the materialist ideology is moribund; under its sway, increasingly expensive research is reaping diminishing returns. In the sceptical spirit of true science, Sheldrake turns the 10 fundamental dogmas of materialism into exciting questions, and shows how all of them open up startling new possibilities.
The Science Delusion will radically change your view of what is possible. And give you new hope for the world.
©2012 Rupert Sheldrake (P)2012 Hodder & Stoughton
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"An interesting perspective"
I found this a very compelling audio book as it does rather magnificently shatter the perhaps rather commonly held view of the industry of science being objective and prejudice free. This was one of the first audio books i listened to and i thank Rupert Sheldrake for being so brave as to address subjects avoided by the mainstream. His theory of morphic resonance is at least very interesting and overall his commitment to an honest pursuit of knowledge seems commendable. His narration is also very listenable.
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"Exceptional"
Everything about this book is stunning to me. In depth knowledge and inferences spelt out in a clear tone - both content wise and delivery wise. J originally bought this audiobook because I am interested in the whole area of human evolution and how that happens not just physically but ALSO mentally, emotionally and `spiritually`. I instinctively fee/think we are on the cusp of major evolutionary shift. This writer has clean, pure but unaffected diction ... beautifully paced reading. The content is deep, profound and very accessible. This is in my top ten best books ever.
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"It's just an illusion"
Now now, this audiobook was more than a pleasant surprise. Rupert Sheldrake work is outstandingly annoying many scientist as he rightfully shows the inconsistency in applying the scientific methodology by many of them. The reading is superb, and I must comment that David Timson and Jane Collingwood do an excellent job in making the listening even more amusing than expected.
Highly recommended - unless you're afraid of being challenged out of your comfort belief zone.0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"Wonderfully thought provoking"
I really enjoyed listening to this. Sheldrake offers a lovely critique of physical materialism and remains wonderfully accessible. I listened to it in three days and felt frustrated I could not talk to people about it enough. Socratic thought at its best.......
1 of 2 people found this review helpful