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The Varieties of Scientific Experience

A Personal View of the Search for God

A Personal View of the Search for God

By Carl Sagan
Edited by Ann Druyan

By Carl Sagan
Edited by Ann Druyan

By Carl Sagan
Edited by Ann Druyan

By Carl Sagan
Edited by Ann Druyan

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Nov 06, 2007 | 304 Pages

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Nov 02, 2006 | 304 Pages

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    About The Varieties of Scientific Experience

    Carl Sagan’s prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality

    The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as “informed worship.” Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.

    About The Varieties of Scientific Experience

    Carl Sagan’s prophetic vision of the tragic resurgence of fundamentalism and the hope-filled potential of the next great development in human spirituality

    The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as “informed worship.” Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985 but never published, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.

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    About Carl Sagan

    Carl Sagan served as the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He played a leading role in the Mariner, Viking, Voyager, and Galileo spacecraft expeditions, for which… More about Carl Sagan

    About Carl Sagan

    Carl Sagan served as the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He played a leading role in the Mariner, Viking, Voyager, and Galileo spacecraft expeditions, for which… More about Carl Sagan

    Product Details

    Category: Science | Religion | Biography & Memoir

    Paperback | $22.00
    Published by Penguin Books
    Nov 06, 2007 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 9-1/4 | ISBN 9780143112624

    Category: Science | Religion | Biography & Memoir

    Ebook | $13.99
    Published by Penguin Books
    Nov 02, 2006 | 304 Pages | ISBN 9781101201831

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    Praise

    “Ann Druyan has unearthed a treasure. It is a treasure of reason, compassion, and scientific awe. It should be the next book you read.”
    -Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith

    “A stunningly valuable legacy left to all of us by a great human being. I miss him so.”
    -Kurt Vonnegut

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