- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd (16 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0715633783
- ISBN-13: 978-0715633786
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 463,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Joan Bakewell seduces a range of scientists and artists from different backgrounds into revealing...
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... a great deal about their own beliefs and what they mean both for individuals and society'
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book presents the views on 'belief' from a number of prominent figures from science, the arts and religion. Contributors include those of unshakable faith such as Rowan Williams and John Tavener, the 'skeptically faithful such as Ziauddin Sardar and of course outright atheists such as Richard Dawkins. There is no complex discussion about the philosophy of religion or empirical science but rather some very readble, very personal statements about belief from a diversity of very intersting and articulate individuals. I bought several books by some of the individuals interviewed after reading 'Belief'. Overall, highly recommended.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a short compendium of conversations involving a variety of public figures which explore their religious (or atheistic) convictions. People like Richard Dawkins, Karen Armstrong or Phillip Pullman are each given some ten to fifteen pages to explain their ideas about the nature of belief, although most of the conversations begin with some biographical notes. For instance, Karen Armstrong is questioned at the start of her chapter about her experiences in a convent and what it meant for her life personally, rather than the actual philosophical nature of belief. It is only after the person's background is established that they are asked some relatively gentle questions about their religious convictions or lack of them. Hence, this book is book really isn't as much about belief itself as about the people who are interviewed and have different perspectives on belief. It is a vaguely enjoyable read, and is certainly an easy one, but those looking for an in depth discussion about what belief really IS, may be disappointed by the lack of depth given to this topic. To that extent the title is misleading. But on the other hand, if you're interested in what Phillip Pullman thinks about God, this will be right up your street.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A great book for opening the mind to different possibilities. For someone searching for their own beliefs it is interesting to hear other people's viewpoints. Some you will agree with, some not, but the breadth of opinion makes a compelling read.
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