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Title: Science in the Soul: Selected Writings of a Passionate Rationalist
Author: Richard Dawkins
Publisher: Bantam Press (UK) / Random House (US)
Date Published: June 2017 (UK) / August 8, 2017 (US)
ISBN: 978-0399592249
Pages: 448
Category: Non-fiction / Science / Essays
Science in the Soul is a collection of over forty essays, polemics, and reflections by Richard Dawkins, showcasing his advocacy for science, reason, and rationalism. The book spans three decades of his writings, addressing topics such as the importance of empirical evidence, the dangers of pseudoscience, and the beauty of the natural world. Edited by Gillian Somerscales and dedicated to Christopher Hitchens, the collection is organized into eight thematic chapters. Dawkins’s characteristic wit and clarity shine through as he defends the scientific worldview and critiques irrational beliefs.
The book has been praised for its eloquent prose and compelling arguments, reinforcing Dawkins’s reputation as a leading voice in scientific communication.