The Demon Haunted World
Science As A Candle In The Dark
Carl Sagan · 1996 · 528 pages
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About the book
Carl Sagan offers a passionate defense of scientific thinking and the empirical method in the face of growing superstition, pseudoscience, and irrationalism. With examples of alien abductions, quackery, and paranormal fraud, he demonstrates how a lack of scientific literacy leaves people vulnerable to deception.
But beyond criticism, Sagan celebrates science as a tool for understanding, intellectual liberation, and hope. His essential message is that we need to cultivate critical thinking and genuine curiosity to navigate a world full of misinformation.
Book details
| Author | Carl Sagan |
|---|---|
| Original title | O mundo assombrado pelos demônios |
| Year of publication | 1996 |
| Pages | 528 |
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