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The End Of Faith

Book • 2005
In this book, Sam Harris delivers a critical analysis of the clash between reason and religious faith in the modern world.

He argues that religious beliefs, even moderate ones, can lead to dangerous consequences, such as terrorism, and that these beliefs are not grounded in empirical evidence.

Harris draws on insights from neuroscience, philosophy, and Eastern mysticism to propose a secular and humanistic foundation for ethics and spirituality.

The book is a call to action against the encroachment of organized religion into world politics and advocates for a rational approach to ethics based on human happiness and suffering.

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Mentioned in 39 episodes

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Sam Harris
as one of his first two books that led to collisions with people.
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Dan Harris
because Sam wrote it, and Dan is curious what Sam will have to say about the current discussion.
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Mentioned by Peter and Michael as the book that launched the New Atheism movement.
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Coleman Ruiz
as a source of intellectual and philosophical exploration.
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Overcoming Physical & Emotional Challenges | Coleman Ruiz
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Lex Fridman
as seminal books on human nature and the human mind.
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#185 – Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning
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Ryan Holiday
as a prominent figure in philosophy and neuroscience, known for his bestselling books.
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Sam Harris on Stoicism and Mindfulness Practice
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Jay Shetty
as books he has been reading for 13 years, and his latest book was discussed in the podcast.
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Sam Harris ON: How To Break Your Social Media Habits & Ways to Master Your Anxious Thoughts
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Sam Harris
as the book that emerged from his response to September 11 and launched his public writing career.
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#492 — The Second Plane, 25 Years Later
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Dan Harris
as one of his favorite guests and a role model.
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Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic Powers
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Sam Harris
's rise to prominence after publishing this book as a harsh criticism of organized religion.
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25. Sam Harris: “Spirituality Is a Loaded Term.”

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