A Devil's Chaplain
Reflections on Hope, Lies, Science, and Love
Book • 2003
A Devil's Chaplain is a compilation of Richard Dawkins' writings over twenty-five years, including essays, book reviews, eulogies, and other reflections.
The book touches on a wide range of subjects, including postmodernism, the jury system, New Age superstitions, the late Stephen Jay Gould, and the perils of quack medicine.
Dawkins' essays are characterized by his critical and often provocative style, particularly in his discussions on religion, which he views as 'viruses of the mind' or memes.
The book also includes personal and touching eulogies for his friends, such as Douglas Adams and W.D.
Hamilton, and a heartfelt piece titled 'A Prayer for My Daughter'.
The title of the book is inspired by a quote from Charles Darwin, reflecting Dawkins' view of nature as 'clumsy, wasteful, blundering, low and horridly cruel'.
The book touches on a wide range of subjects, including postmodernism, the jury system, New Age superstitions, the late Stephen Jay Gould, and the perils of quack medicine.
Dawkins' essays are characterized by his critical and often provocative style, particularly in his discussions on religion, which he views as 'viruses of the mind' or memes.
The book also includes personal and touching eulogies for his friends, such as Douglas Adams and W.D.
Hamilton, and a heartfelt piece titled 'A Prayer for My Daughter'.
The title of the book is inspired by a quote from Charles Darwin, reflecting Dawkins' view of nature as 'clumsy, wasteful, blundering, low and horridly cruel'.
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