Science in the Soul is a compelling anthology of over forty essays, speeches, and reflections by renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Curated by editor Gillian Somerscales, this collection encapsulates Dawkins's fervent advocacy for science, reason, and secularism. Ranging from tributes to scientific luminaries like Charles Darwin and Carl Sagan to incisive critiques of pseudoscience and religious dogma, Dawkins's writings are characterized by clarity, wit, and an unwavering commitment to rational inquiry. This volume not only showcases his eloquence in communicating complex scientific ideas but also his passion for fostering a society grounded in evidence-based thinking.
Editorial Reviews
"Compelling... rendered in gloriously spiky and opinionated prose...[Richard Dawkins is] one of the great science popularizers of the last half-century." —The Christian Science Monitor
"[Science in the Soul] showcases Dawkins's dual talents. He is a ferocious polemicist, a defender of reason and enemy of superstition. He is also an extraordinarily talented explicator and celebrator of biology. He makes complex concepts, like kin selection, pop into focus in a way that imparts a jolt of pleasure." —John Horgan, Scientific American
About the Author
Richard Dawkins is an eminent British evolutionary biologist and author, celebrated for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public. He served as the inaugural Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford. Dawkins's seminal work, The Selfish Gene, introduced the gene-centered view of evolution and popularized the concept of "memes" as units of cultural transmission. His other notable publications include The God Delusion, The Blind Watchmaker, and Unweaving the Rainbow. Throughout his career, Dawkins has been a vocal advocate for secularism and scientific literacy, earning numerous accolades for his contributions to science communication.
