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Breaking the Spell

Religion as a Natural Phenomenon
Oct 10, 2012uzebdrumz rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We need to understand religion if we are to understand ourselves. The best part of this book is that on several occasions Dennett dismisses the reader, i.e., he presents an idea, then states if you don't want to read, ponder, investigate this idea, then stop reading! It's quite refreshing. Biblical literalists may be offended with Dennett's ideas, but there is the possibility that they might actually keep reading; whereas the approach taken by Dawkins, Hitchens and Harris is beyond subtlety.