Sam Harris
Neuroscientist, Philosopher & Podcast Host
Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of five New York Times bestsellers. He is the host of the Making Sense podcast and the creator of the Waking Up app, which explores the nature of consciousness. His work focuses on how our growing understanding of the mind can affect our sense …
8 books authored
The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason
Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason
An analysis of the conflict between religious faith and rational thought in the modern world. Harris argues that organized religion poses a significant threat to global stability and calls for a secular, evidence-based approach to ethics and morality.
Letter to a Christian Nation
An open letter responding to the criticism Sam Harris received after his first book, addressing the influence of religious dogma on American society. It argues for the separation of church and state and critiqued the intellectual and moral foundations of fundamentalist Christianity.
The Moral Landscape
How Science Can Determine Human Values
Sam Harris argues that science, particularly neuroscience, can identify objective human values and provide a foundation for morality. The book challenges the traditional view that science has nothing to say about human meaning, proposing that moral questions have right and wrong answers based on the well-being of conscious creatures.
Free Will
Harris argues that the concept of free will is an illusion, supported by findings in neuroscience that show our actions are initiated by unconscious processes. He explores the implications of this realization for morality, law, and human agency.
Lying
Sam Harris argues that we can simplify our lives and improve society by avoiding all forms of deception, including white lies. He explores the ethical and psychological consequences of dishonesty in personal relationships and public life.
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
An exploration of secular spirituality through the lenses of neuroscience and philosophy. Harris argues that meditation and spiritual experiences are essential for understanding the mind and the illusion of the self, independent of religious dogma.
Islam and the Future of Tolerance: A Dialogue
A transcript of a wide-ranging conversation between atheist philosopher Sam Harris and former radical Islamist Maajid Nawaz. The authors discuss the compatibility of Islam with modern secular values, the roots of religious extremism, and the necessity of internal reform within the faith.
Making Sense
Conversations on Consciousness, Morality, and the Future of Humanity
A curated collection of discussions from the 'Making Sense' podcast, featuring prominent thinkers on the nature of mind and society. The book explores complex topics including the hard problem of consciousness, the illusion of free will, and the ethics of artificial intelligence.