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The God Delusion
- Narrated by: Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
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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.
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"Everyone should read it. Aethists will love Mr Dawkins's incisive logic and rapier wit...." ( The Economist)
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- Peter
- 30-05-08
Please, please read this book.
Richard Dawkins writes eloquently on all subjects and makes no apology for treating religion with the same respect as any other subject, rather than the 'treading-on-egg-shells' toadying that factions of today's religious population demands. I would recommend this book to absolutely everyone, whatever their religious beliefs.
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- Barisi
- 12-01-17
Brilliant
Loved every minute of it. The arguments were simple and well laid out and the reading was great.
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- S. Baker
- 01-01-17
A Wonderful Read
Where does The God Delusion rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Very highly.
What other book might you compare The God Delusion to, and why?
God Is Not Great, by Christopher Hitchens, purely based on the subject matter.
This title takes a more evolutionary focus.
Have you listened to any of Richard Dawkins and Lalla Ward ’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I've listened to many debates Dawkins has participated in, which are unrehearsed and live.
This book is obviously going to be better.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No.
Any additional comments?
I enjoyed the back and forth narration between two narrators. It livened up the dense scientific chapters a lot.
It is a well put together book with some new arguments I'd never heard.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-08-09
Great book
I loved this book, everyone can see where religion is taking us, and it's not a good place, this book helps sort out where we should be going with science rather than dogma. I read one review put on this site and just felt I had to answer, if the reviewer had actually read and digested this book then the reviewer would not be quite as blinded as they are. In a nutshell, if you want to definately win an argument against a religious fanatic, then this is the book for you, of course the fanatic won't let you win as they tend not to listen, but hey, you tried.
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- Oliver Usher
- 07-05-20
A must read
Essential reading for anyone. For anyone of any ‘faith’ who has no fear in the steadfastness of their corner.
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- david w jordan
- 04-07-18
Match result
Science 4 religion 0
match abandoned after zealots invaded pitch
and murdered ref because he lacked faith. FIFA looked the other way way.
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- Ciara
- 18-07-19
Richard is as captivating and eloquent as ever
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. Big fan of Richard’s clarity of expression and thought. Highly recommend. Book is insightful and interesting.
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- Richard Fernandez
- 19-09-16
One of the most important books of the century
Where does The God Delusion rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the best.
What did you like best about this story?
Thought provoking, sound Darwinist reasoning behind arguments. Though I think some examples are a tad on the harsh side, I believe everyone must read this book.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Any part that shines light on the ridiculous nature of religious stories.
Any additional comments?
Just awesome. Read it.
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- Dan Boresjo
- 14-02-16
Essential
A magnificent tour de force that should be a mandatory part of any school curriculum.
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- Jo
- 04-12-14
A must read for everyone
What made the experience of listening to The God Delusion the most enjoyable?
It's a fascinating and an important book, and having Dawkins read it himself very much benefits the narration.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The God Delusion?
It's difficult to pick a moment, as there really isn't a plot. But the book makes several interesting points on various topics.
What about Richard Dawkins and Lalla Ward ’s performance did you like?
Switching the narrator between sections makes listening easier.
Any additional comments?
I would recommend this book to absolutely everyone.
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