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I originally didn't want this book because even though im an atheist i still, even after reading the book don't want to create more atheists. however when i saw the author in a bunch of youtube vids talking about how the book was designed to help people convince others to reconsider deeply held beliefs, I was intrigued. After i heard this I was all in. Its a short read and Dr. Boghossian hass 30 years experience with teaching folks many things but specializing in critical thinking if i remember correctly. Really, the only people who are going to find anything bad about this book will likely be people who haven't read it or who read it and will actually ignore what the book is about in general sweeping form. This book covers epistemology, philosophy, the dangers of believing things that have no evidential merit, the effects granting ideas dignity have on democracy and really about the courage to challenge ideas all while respecting other humans. Another thing the author pays close attention to is the multi contextual nature of the words we use to communicate. Whether its separating faith from hope for clarity or talking about contemporary liberalism vs classic liberalism and how it applies to how serious topics are discussed in classrooms and out of them. Its a short read too. I am big on reason and logic and like many i naturally believed that evidence was enough to convince others to reconsider things and change their minds. I was very wrong. Evidence is great but this book is practically about the Socratic Method. I have employed the techniques from the method in conversations about religion, gods, racism, politics and really any topic which humans are making claims and my success rate increased instantly. its a life changing book for those interested in helping others be better to their fellow human.Read full review
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Book is a good guide for talking to the faithful. This is kind of how I came to deconvert from my own faith. Peter takes you outlines the steps to topple the foundation of these false beliefs.
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They need to change the name of the book, to manual for creating thinkers.
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