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Unweaving the Rainbow
Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder
Book • 1998
In 'Unweaving the Rainbow', Richard Dawkins addresses the notion that scientific explanations destroy the beauty and wonder of natural phenomena.
He counters this idea, particularly the criticism by John Keats that Newton's explanation of the rainbow diminished its poetry.
Dawkins demonstrates how scientific understanding can actually increase our appreciation and wonder for the world.
The book covers a wide range of scientific topics, including astronomy, genetics, and the perception of light and sound, showing how these explanations are more beautiful and inspiring than the myths and legends they replace.
He counters this idea, particularly the criticism by John Keats that Newton's explanation of the rainbow diminished its poetry.
Dawkins demonstrates how scientific understanding can actually increase our appreciation and wonder for the world.
The book covers a wide range of scientific topics, including astronomy, genetics, and the perception of light and sound, showing how these explanations are more beautiful and inspiring than the myths and legends they replace.
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