The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason

by Sam Harris

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Sam Harris issues a powerful and provocative challenge to the role of faith in the modern world, arguing that religious dogma is a primary source of global conflict and intolerance. He meticulously dissects the historical and psychological underpinnings of religious belief, revealing how it often leads to the suspension of critical thought and the perpetration of violence. Through a compelling blend of philosophical inquiry, scientific insight, and spiritual exploration, Harris makes a compelling case for a new framework of ethics and meaning grounded in reason and humanism. This groundbreaking work calls for a future where our understanding of ourselves and the world is guided by evidence and critical thinking, rather than blind faith.

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Free Press

Published Feb 7, 2005

336 pages

ISBN: 9780743268080

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2004

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eng

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Content and trigger warnings for The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason by Sam Harris.

War/Trauma
Violence