From the renowned astronomer and author of Cosmos comes a "powerful and stirring defense of informed rationality" (The Washington Post Book World).
How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science?
Casting a wide net through history and culture, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions.
Why this book is essential reading:
A Defense of Reason: Sagan masterfully explains the scientific method as a tool for skepticism and wonder.
Debunking Myths: He examines and authoritatively debunks celebrated fallacies such as witchcraft, faith healings, demons, and UFOs.
Critical Thinking: A guide to navigating the "siren song of unreason" in an age of misinformation.
🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken: "I consider this the most important book in my library. We live in an age where misinformation spreads at the speed of light. Sagan taught us that skepticism and wonder go hand in hand—you don't have to choose between them. This is the 'user manual' for critical thinking that I wish every student was given in school."
