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The God Delusion

Author: Richard Dawkins
Publisher: Black Swan
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

733 reviews
Sales Rank: 99

Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed with additions
Pages: 464
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 4.8 x 1.3

ISBN: 055277331X
EAN: 9780552773317
ASIN: 055277331X

Publication Date: May 21, 2007
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Very tenous argument...uter drivel July 2, 2008
3 out of 13 found this review helpful

I bought this book with high hopes of reading strong and convincing arguments against the idea of there being a supreme being. I'm no religious person and have my doubts that there is a god but this book is soooooo boring, disjointed, repetitive and clogged with very weak and almost ridiculous arguments and analogies. c'mon prof dawkins, u cud hav done better!

total waste of money...i cud have written a better book on the subject!

2 out of 5 stars

Too much pretentious waffle and French... July 1, 2008
2 out of 9 found this review helpful

I love to read and always planned on having this book on my shelf. The subject of atheism fascinates me. However, upon trying this work, I found it long-winded, pretentious, boring, superfluous, self-congratulatory and completely uninspired. I know reading some of the reviews on here, that people will think me narrow minded and uneducated for saying such things. But such is life. My only use for this piffle is for getting an early night in.
My apologies Dawkins fans - I think the author was more intent on showing off for the 'hierarchal parasites', rather than expressing his points of view in a manner which is entertaining for all. Big mistake. This book received mass coverage because the news reports nothing but dross. Had this book been placed on a shelf and left for the people to recommend to others, I doubt it would have sold at all. Thanks.

2 out of 5 stars

Mostly Froth June 30, 2008
7 out of 13 found this review helpful

I read this book because I am a Christian and I wanted to challenge my faith and see whether it could stand up to the arguments of one of the most well known advocates of atheism. I did enjoy the sections on science in which Dawkins has a clear expertise, but I was unimpressed by the majority of his arguments against religion. The manner in which he delivers his arguments is so emotive that he lacks the objectivity that characterises serious intellectual argument. He is emotionally involved with the topic to the point of enjoying quoting people insulting religion. At times he comes across as an unpleasant mocking character. He also uses religious extremists to illustrate his points that are far from representative of what most religious people think. His arguments are highly selective of the evidence and hardly approach a systematic or rigorous treatment of the subject. I have the feeling that he is being deliberately sensationalist in order to sell more books that seems to be the primary reason for its publication. I started the book as a believer and finished it as a believer.

3 out of 5 stars

Dawkins' Great Mistake June 24, 2008
2 out of 10 found this review helpful

Dawkins title lets us believe that he will show that the idea of "God" is a delusion. The book, however, is about religion and religious anachronisms. It is a bit like banging the baby's crib: no one in his right mind, not even theologists, would deny many of the quite superficial arguments or obvious facts Dawkins comes up with. Most religions were born thousands of years ago and - necessarily - mix religious notions with superstition and simpleminded reasonings in order to go down well with the tribes or masses that needed social discipline in the form of dogma.
But Dawkins does not do much to convince that there is no "God". To the contrary, after reading the book one has the feeling that the auther actually believes there is "something" but is trying to shout it down with "scientific" arguments because the idea gives him the creeps.
Still, interesting enough for three stars.

4 out of 5 stars

Thought provoking and determined stuff June 20, 2008
2 out of 8 found this review helpful

I last read Dawkins when I did my A level biology in the 80s and so I wasnt sure what to expect.
This is a book that should be mandatory for those studying at secondary school. The reason I say that is not because of it's literary quality but the content. Dawkins is far from the easiest read but his arguements are rolck solid and thought through. He uses examples to support his case frequently and references are abundant.
Anyone with any 'faith' or not will benefit from reading this book.

So why 4 stars and not 5? Well as I have said the reading style can be a little awkward and may be inaccessible; but dont allow that to deter you.

Read it.