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Outgrowing God

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Outgrowing God

By: Richard Dawkins
Narrated by: Richard Dawkins
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Should we believe in God? In this new book, written for a new generation, the brilliant science writer and author of The God Delusion, explains why we shouldn’t.

Should we believe in God? Do we need God in order to explain the existence of the universe? Do we need God in order to be good? In twelve chapters that address some of the most profound questions human beings confront, Dawkins marshals science, philosophy and comparative religion to interrogate the hypocrisies of all the religious systems and explain to readers of all ages how life emerged without a Creator, how evolution works and how our world came into being.

For anyone hoping to grapple with the meaning of life and what to believe, Outgrowing God is a challenging, thrilling and revelatory read.

Includes a supplementary PDF.

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Outgrowing God is another sally against his oldest foe, the Almighty
Books of 2019: The scientist and controversial commentator on religious and cultural questions presents an accessible, "junior" version of The God Delusion (2006).
His contagious enthusiasm renders the basics of natural selection newly astonishing.
Books of 2019: Richard Dawkins has always had it in for the almighty and he's back to take another pop at the poor bloke. Here he outlines what he believes is the real meaning of life.
Dawkins new book is special in the terrain of atheists’ pleas for humanism and rationalism precisely since it speaks to those most vulnerable to the coercive tactics of religion. As Dawkins himself says in the dedication, this book is for “all young people when they’re old enough to decide for themselves.” It is also, I must add, for their parents.
With wit, logic, and his characteristic flair for expressing complex ideas with uncanny clarity, Richard Dawkins separates myth from reality in OUTGROWING GOD. His book is more than a beginners’ guide to atheism: it is a primer that liberates us to see and explore the beauty of the Universe free of fables and fantasies.
The author of The God Delusion, the man at the forefront of the New Atheism movement, returns with passion to his theme. (Radio Times)
Dawkins’ new book is perhaps his most likeable.
It offers irrefutable proof that [we] evolved from something else
Vividly demonstrates the spirit of scientific discovery that has made life meaningful for Dawkins himself. His contagious enthusiasm renders the basics of natural selection newly astonishing. (Oliver Burkeman)
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this maybe a better title, I really liked the book, and have enjoyed the past books.

A little concerned this simplifies and rehashes old work, but I guess if there wasnt a god, there still isnt a god, so not much in new material can be introduced.

The quality of the recording seemed to be lacking, either richard dawkins had a sore throat or a lack of quality.

It did seem to improve when he got into the middle section of the book.

Overall, a great book for newcomers and the next generation to get into.

4 stars due to quality of recording and duplicated work in other books.

a short guide to god

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I've been looking for a way to introduce some of my students to atheism and this is a great way to go. Perfect for young people who don't accept religion but don't know how to articulate their disbelief. Great to hear it in Dawkins' own voice.

Great for Teens

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Religion has been responsible for so much death and suffering in the world it's past time we realised that and started believing in science rather than myths and ancient legend. Dawkins, in his usual manner tells it like it is, sadly that ruffles feathers in the religious camp but as they say, often the truth hurts. Excellent book 👌

Let's hope it opens the eyes of the blind

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This book doesn't help you with overcome God Psychologically. Dawkins provides arguments for atheism. His arguments are well structured and brief. In many ways he is explaining in fewer words, arguments found in other of his books. However, you are encouraged to think for your self and that is the first and initial step in overcoming God or anything for that matter. He provides scientific thinking over superstition and scripture. Narration was on point and by the man himself. I really liked this brief book but since I already am an atheist, it didn't rapture my whole world view. I would however recommend this to someone that is interested in atheism.

Great ideas explained plainly

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This was a brilliant book. It is very well written and read. Another great book by Richard Dawkins. I would recommend this book.

Brilliant Book

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