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Enlightenment Now

The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress

by Steven Pinker · 2018 · 576 pages

Sam Harris
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Sam Harris

About This Book

Steven Pinker argues that the ideals of the Enlightenment—reason, science, and humanism—have led to unprecedented global progress. Using data and graphs, he demonstrates how life, health, prosperity, and safety have improved worldwide while defending these values against modern anti-Enlightenment movements.

Book Details

Published

2018

Pages

576

Language

en

ISBN

9780525427575

Awards & Recognition

The Economist Book of the Year (2018)New York Times Notable Book (2018)

Audiobook Available

19h 49m
Narrated by Arthur Morey

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