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Faith Versus Fact
- Why Science and Religion Are Incompatible
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In his provocative new book, evolutionary biologist Jerry A. Coyne lays out in clear, dispassionate detail why the toolkit of science, based on reason and empirical study, is reliable, while that of religion - including faith, dogma, and revelation - leads to incorrect, untestable, or conflicting conclusions. Coyne is responding to a national climate in which over half of Americans don't believe in evolution (and congressmen deny global warming), and warns that religious prejudices and strictures in politics, education, medicine, and social policy are on the rise.
Extending the best-selling works of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens, he demolishes the claims of religion to provide verifiable "truth" by subjecting those claims to the same tests we use to establish truth in science. Coyne irrefutably demonstrates the grave harm - to individuals and to our planet - in mistaking faith for fact in making the most important decisions about the world we live in.
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- Samuel
- 08-05-15
Jerry Coyne Does It Again
Ever since I stumbled across Coyne's "Why Evolution Is True" I've watched many of his lectures and talks. This book does not disappoint. It shows the inconsistencies latent in attempting to merge faith in a westernized personal Judeo-Christian God with what we've discovered about nature thus far. Excellent read and I definitely recommend the book.
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- Andreas Gosberg
- 09-11-15
A compelling case against superstition
A systematic and concise treatise of why religion has nothing of value to offer to society. It is a difficult read for both sides of the divide. How can one rationally argue the irrational?
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- Rick Kasten
- 07-28-15
A potentially life-changing book, very well-read!
A definite read, a "you must read this" read! Very well-argued positions from Coyne, succinct arguments and simple, practical refutations to common religious rebuttals. This might be my new first recommendation to anyone wishing to read up on the topic of the conflict/relationship between religion and science.
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- Roswatheist
- 11-28-15
A must-listen
Upon purchasing this audiobook, I knew Jerry Coyne would be preaching to the choir again. His blunt and honest approach to this subject wasn't disrespectful in the least. I think that even as a theist, I would have been able to recognize this. If you want a book that politely explains the "New Atheist" perspective, complete with the science to back it up, this should definitely be in your audio library or on your bookshelf.
Faith Versus Fact is only the second audiobook I have with this narrator. That said, I didn't think he was an appropriate choice, but he did a brilliant job/
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- Larry Jeffery
- 04-19-16
a thorough logical review of the evidence about
a thorough review of the credible evidence for why faith causes more harm than good.
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- Emilio
- 01-07-16
Solid
Well written with solid arguments to favor science over religion. The reader was also very convincing.
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- sam
- 08-20-15
Nice to see this perspective from somewhere besides the new atheists...
Most interesting bits were when Coyne breaks down SJG's famous 'NOMA' argument and how faith affects real lives via the issue of stem cell research and child abuse. Might seem a little dismissive for theist readers and a little 'introductory' for existing atheists, but is generally a great perspective outside the usual 'new atheists'z
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- Beezos_a_BEEITCH
- 07-31-15
The World Needs More Minds Like Jerry Coyne's
I have nothing negative to say about this book. Coyne's writing exemplifies an excellent combination of clarity and eloquence, comparable to the prose of Dawkins and Pinker. It's a beautiful thing when scientists have the ability to surpass what the average reader sees as vapidness in typical science writing and manage to fascinate from the sphere of nonfiction.
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- Ron Nelson
- 07-26-15
A very well written book!
Enjoyed the reader's delivery and pace.
Book is well-researched and has a good balance of faith vs fact. I would absolutely recommend it to my friends.
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- Objective Living
- 03-06-16
Excellent for any mind open to logic and reason.
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The contents of the book are excellent, well reasoned, and based in sound logic. If a religious person was honestly inquiring of me as to why non believers reject religion and superstition this would be one of my top two recommendations. The downside is that the narration will easily put you to sleep if you aren't focused on what is being said. But don't let that detract you. The contents far and away outweigh any negative aspects of the audio version.
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- Mr Edward G Dewhurst
- 09-09-20
One of the few I could not finish.
Sadly I gave up on this after several attempts due to the narrator's voice. I simply could not get passed the grating. First time ever that I could not get to the actual words. The inevitable problem with audio books.
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- Yassin Musa
- 08-18-20
Very well put together!
very well formulated arguments and story and all well backup too. you going love it.
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- TheTrueGeek
- 10-29-18
Enjoyable and Thought Provoking
Very much enjoyed the book and look forward to listening to more. Took some time to get used to this narrator.
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- Shaun.
- 11-01-16
The world needs to know this.
A balanced and reasoned blend of arguments and statistics; yet pulls no punches. The narrator, Joe Barratt, is simply wonderful.
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- Mrodgers69
- 08-08-16
Another excellent book full of information
This book was excellent and exactly what I expected. The title says it all. I highly recommend it.
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- lassiefromlancs
- 03-10-16
Excellent
Very convincing arguments plus a bit of humour. Jerry Coyne at his best. Well narratedd.
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- joseph mulhollandf
- 02-12-16
wonderful truth
well narrated and beautifully written.should convince anyone of the problem which is religion..ignorance and faith
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- Je suis Charlie
- 01-10-16
Some good arguments and moving examples
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Tru fax.
What did you like best about this story?
Very moving stories from America, really heart rending stuff.
Have you listened to any of Joe Barrett’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Don't think I have, no.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Some of the faith healing horror stories made me feel rather ill.
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Read this.
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- Steven Frew
- 12-09-17
well balanced
a well balanced book if you are doubting the existence of a god. when finished reading this book you are left with more questions. if you believe in reason and want to find the truth, this is not a bad thing.