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The Demon-Haunted World

The Demon-Haunted World

Science as a Candle in the Dark
EssaysEducationEssays
Pages
480
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

In a world increasingly swayed by misinformation, Carl Sagan issues a vital call for scientific literacy. This book serves as a powerful defense of critical thinking, urging readers to distinguish between evidence-based science and the seductive allure of pseudoscience. Sagan explores historical examples of irrationality and warns of the dangers posed by contemporary myths to our freedoms.

Prose complexity
4/10

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About the author

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Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan was an American Pulitzer-prize winning author and astrophysicist. Sagan is the author of more than 600 publications. “For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.” ― Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

Frequently asked questions

  • When was The Demon-Haunted World first published?

    Carl Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark was first published in 1995 by Random House in the United States; a UK edition followed from Headline in 1996.

  • Did The Demon-Haunted World win any awards?

    Yes. It won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology in 1996.

  • What is the "baloney detection kit" in this book?

    It's Sagan's set of tools for evaluating claims and spotting flawed reasoning, presented alongside a list of common logical fallacies. It's one of the book's best-known contributions to popular discussions of critical thinking and scientific skepticism.

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