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Summary: An Very Good Book
Review: I really liked this book. It took a somewhat unusual approach by covering a range of topics that one does not normally find addressed in a single book. I wish I had a book like this when I was struggling with my own beliefs. The writing is clear and convincing. It was an enjoyable and informative read.
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Summary: An Excellent Analysis of Our Human Heritage
Review: This is that rare book that I can recommend whole-heartedly, while telling you that I reject the author's conclusion absolutely. Shlagel contends that the age of religion is coming to an end and that scientific reasoning will replace it. In a world filled with religious believers flying loaded airliners into crowded buildings and religious sects killing one another from one corner of this planet to the other, it is my belief, sadly, that this will change in my lifetime or any other. Nevertheless, while the reader may reject Schlagel's upbeat conclusions, his analysis of traditional human thought is wonderful.Schlagel combines into one very readable volume a short history of the human species, the developments in Western thought, philosophy, and a critique of the major religious movements. The author makes a compelling case for the inadequacy of religious thought and for the superiority of the scientific method for solving mankind's problems. He does not convince me of the likelihood of that eventuality. The scope of this book is tremendous. I would recommend it highly to the reader prepared to rethink human history in the broadest possible way. This book endeavors, with suprising success, to bring together the historical, philosophical, religious and scientific principles to allow the reader to truly see the "big picture" of human history. Excellent!
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