The atheism and its scientific pretensions Berlinski, David 1942- creator text nyu New York Basic Books c2009 2009 monographic eng

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xvii, 237 p. ; 21 cm. A secular Jew, Berlinski nonetheless delivers a biting defense of religious thought. This incisive book explores the limits of science and the pretensions of those who insist it can be--indeed must be--the ultimate touchstone for understanding the world. No gods before me -- Nights of doubt -- Horses do not fly -- The cause -- The reason -- A put-up job -- A curious proof that God does not exist -- Our inner ape, a darling, and the human mind -- Miracles in our time -- The cardinal and his cathedral. by David Berlinski. "Published in the United States in 2008 by Crown Forum"--T.p. verso. Includes index. Religion and science Atheism BL240.3 .B46 2009 215 9780465019373 (pbk.) 0465019374 (pbk.) 2009931847 BTCTA 180914 20250312110701.0 15800376