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| Original Title: | God: The Failed Hypothesis. How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist |
| ISBN: | 1591024811 (ISBN13: 9781591024811) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Victor J. Stenger
Hardcover | Pages: 294 pages Rating: 3.92 | 7774 Users | 169 Reviews
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| Title | : | God: The Failed Hypothesis: How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist |
| Author | : | Victor J. Stenger |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 294 pages |
| Published | : | January 2nd 2007 by Prometheus Books (first published 2007) |
| Categories | : | Science. Religion. Atheism. Nonfiction. Philosophy. Physics |
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Throughout history, arguments for and against the existence of God have been largely confined to philosophy and theology. In the meantime, science has sat on the sidelines and quietly watched this game of words march up and down the field. Despite the fact that science has revolutionized every aspect of human life and greatly clarified our understanding of the world, somehow the notion has arisen that it has nothing to say about the possibility of a supreme being, which much of humanity worships as the source of all reality. Physicist Victor J. Stenger contends that, if God exists, some evidence for this existence should be detectable by scientific means, especially considering the central role that God is alleged to play in the operation of the universe and the lives of humans. Treating the traditional God concept, as conventionally presented in the Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, like any other scientific hypothesis, Stenger examines all of the claims made for God's existence. He considers the latest Intelligent Design arguments as evidence of God's influence in biology. He looks at human behavior for evidence of immaterial souls and the possible effects of prayer. He discusses the findings of physics and astronomy in weighing the suggestions that the universe is the work of a creator and that humans are God's special creation. After evaluating all the scientific evidence, Stenger concludes that beyond a reasonable doubt the universe and life appear exactly as we might expect if there were no God.Rating Based On Books God: The Failed Hypothesis: How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist
Ratings: 3.92 From 7774 Users | 169 ReviewsEvaluate Based On Books God: The Failed Hypothesis: How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist
I have become very interested in the faith/science debate, and over the last couple of years have read a fair number of books about it. This one felt a little like the atheist version of Collins's The Language of God. The title suggests that you're going to get a rant, but Stenger is no ignorant ranter. He comes across as a charming retired scientist who loves his grandchildren, reads widely, and is justifiably a little proud of his distinguished career in physics. He has written this book toRead about ten years ago. I remember struggling with quite a bit of it, probably due to my lack of knowledge of physics.When I am suitably enthused, I will re-read, ie, 'listen' to this on audiobook.In the meantime, I am about to listen to Stenger's more recent audiobook: "God and the Folly of Faith: The Incompatibility of Science and Religion". I think I am a bit of a glutton for "physics" punishment!
This book is an excellent addition to the literature by the "New Atheists". Stenger is a physicist, and he brings a lot of credibility to his arguments. Rather than simply summarizing the debate as stated by others, Stenger brings some new ideas and developments to the debate. The anthropic principle states that the fundamental physical parameters that govern the laws of physics seem to be fine-tuned, to be "just right" for the development of life. Previous authors have stated that if the
Not only discusses the traditional arguments for and against the existence of God but also the more recent fine tuned Universe argument for God's existence.. I believe that he convincingly disproves the existence of God. He writes clearly.
That's the first time that I read a book written by an atheist and it was really enjoyable, this book makes your mind wonder and think. I loved the chapter about the problem of evil and the qualities of God in which he discussed the contradictions of the qualities of omnipotence and benevolence attributed to God (at least the abrahamic one) with the existence of suffering and evil (espeacially the unnecessary one).I also liked the chapter about our place in the universe which adresses the
Much better than I expected.I was prepared for a humanist rant. No doubt that's exactly how many people will receive this title--particularly those who don't bother to read it. (The same goes for this review, since the four stars are plainly visible above.)Rather than fulminating, retired physicist Stenger proposes to undertake a scientific exploration of the God concept, and consider the evidence for or against this proposition.George H. Smith, who wrote Atheism: The Case Against God decades
In one word: Weak.It's quite obvious that Stenger isn't an author per se, which I suppose could excuse his horrible prose. He doesn't have much of an excuse however for taking the time to write this book and yet not taking the time to honestly study at least the basics of classical theology as to familiarize himself enough with the subject matter to be able to avoid conjuring up an army of strawmen to defeat.I don't know why I put myself through this to be quite honest. I take the time to read
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