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The demon-haunted world : science as a candle in the dark

by Carl Sagan

This work examines the role of the scientific method and critical thinking in countering pseudoscience and superstition. It explores popular myths to argue that evidence-based reasoning is essential for the preservation of modern democratic institutions.

Accession 30387 ISBN 0747215545 Publisher Headline
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