How We Believe(1st Edition) The Search for God in an Age of Science by MichaelShermer Paperback, 302 Pages, Published 2000 by W. H. Freeman ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-4161-9, ISBN: 0-7167-4161-X
"At the beginning of the twentieth century, social scientists predicted that belief in God would decrease by the end of the century because of the secularization of society, but nothing could be further from the truth. Recent polls show that 96% of Americans believe in God. Despite Nietzche's claim that God is dead, He has never been more alive for millions of believers who stand steadfast in their convictions. Why is this? Why are peo ..."
How We Believe The Search for God in an Age of Science by MichaelShermer Hardcover, 302 Pages, Published 1999 by W.H. Freeman & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-3561-8, ISBN: 0-7167-3561-X
"This text explores what drives us to believe, to have faith, and to create and flock to religions the world over. Throughout, Michael Shermer is interested in the how and why rather than the right or wrong, proving or disproving. This analysis is designed for anyone, whether devout believer or devoted agnostic, spiritual searcher or armchair anthropologist."
"Few can talk with more personal authority about the range of human beliefs than Michael Shermer. At various times in the past, Shermer has believed in fundamentalist Christianity, alien abductions, Ayn Rand, megavitamin therapy, and deep-tissue massage. Now he believes in skepticism, and his motto is "Cognite tute--think for yourself." This updated edition of Why People Believe Weird Things covers Holocaust denial and creationism in c ..."
"Few can talk with more personal authority about the range of human beliefs than Michael Shermer. At various times in the past, Shermer has believed in fundamentalist Christianity, alien abductions, Ayn Rand, megavitamin therapy, and deep-tissue massage. Now he believes in skepticism, and his motto is "Cognite tute--think for yourself." This updated edition of Why People Believe Weird Things covers Holocaust denial and creationism in c ..."
Why People Believe Weird Things(2nd Edition) Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time by MichaelShermer Hardcover, 306 Pages, Published 1997 by W H Freeman & Co ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-3090-3, ISBN: 0-7167-3090-1
"Few can talk with more personal authority about the range of human beliefs than Michael Shermer. At various times in the past, Shermer has believed in fundamentalist Christianity, alien abductions, Ayn Rand, megavitamin therapy, and deep-tissue massage. Now he believes in skepticism, and his motto is "Cognite tute--think for yourself." This updated edition of Why People Believe Weird Things covers Holocaust denial and creationism in c ..."
How We Believe(1st Edition) The Search for God in an Age of Science by MichaelShermer Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2000 by Times Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-7382-9, ISBN: 0-8050-7382-5
"At the beginning of the twentieth century, social scientists predicted that belief in God would decrease by the end of the century because of the secularization of society, but nothing could be further from the truth. Recent polls show that 96% of Americans believe in God. Despite Nietzche's claim that God is dead, He has never been more alive for millions of believers who stand steadfast in their convictions. Why is this? Why are peopl ..."
Denying History Who Says the Holocaust Never Happened and Why Do They Say It? by MichaelShermer, Alex Grobman Published 2000 ISBN-13: 978-0-520-92904-3, ISBN: 0-520-92904-7
Why People Believe Weird Things(1st Edition) Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time by MichaelShermer Paperback, 306 Pages, Published 1997 by W.H. Freeman ISBN-13: 978-0-9655948-7-5, ISBN: 0-9655948-7-4
"1997, trade paperback edition, Freeman & Co., NY, 306 pages. Figures/photos/illustrations. "Brilliant, informed and incisive dissections of bogus science and history." Includes sections on: science and skepticism, superstition, evolution and creationism, history and pseudo-history, and more."
How We Believe Set The Search for God in an Age of Science by MichaelShermer Audio, Published 1999 by Audio Renaissance ISBN-13: 978-1-55927-567-5, ISBN: 1-55927-567-7