This is a fun, unique book that goes deep into the great mysteries of knowingsomething like Lawrence Krausss A Universe From Nothing (Atria) meets Sam Harriss Waking Up (S&S) (Both S&S bestsellers). OrSam Harris and Stephen Hawking meet Socrates.Robert Pirsig wrote of Steve Hagens first book, Why the World Doesnt Seem to Make Sense, For those who are certain that objectivity and intellect are the ground floor of all knowledge, this can be a valuable trip to the subbasement. Now, in The Grand Delusion, Hagen drills deeper, into the most basic assumptions, strengths, and limitations of religion and belief, philosophy and inquiry, science and technology. In doing so, he shines new light on the question Why is there Something rather than Nothing?and shines this light from an entirely unexpected (and largely unexplored) direction. Using a provocative mix of examples from physics, philosophy, religion, myth, neuroscience, and mathematicsand a clever conversational exploration between Hagen and his interlocutor, ANYONEthis book also offers a fresh perspective on other questions that science, philosophy, and religion have long grappled with. Such topics include What does it mean to exist? What is consciousness? What is reality? What is the nature of truth? Layer by layer, Hagen examines the questions we ask, the way we ask them, the assumptions and beliefs we hold dear, and the ways in which we separate ourselves from the very answers we seek. In the process, he draws on...

Binding: Paperback;200 pages; Publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S.; Classification: HP; Weight: 490 g; Dimensions: 129 x 203 x 28

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