Anyone else reading Dawkins' "Greatest Show on Earth"?

jgraz

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-07-09 12:47 AM
Original message

Anyone else reading Dawkins' "Greatest Show on Earth"?

I think it's his best book so far -- a basic, comprehensive defense of evolution decorated with Dawkins' patented diversions into biological bedtime stories. Great fun and a great way to become thoroughly (re)acquainted with the topic.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Mojambo

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-07-09 12:56 AM
Response to Original message

1. Have the audiobook. Haven't started on it. n/t

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Grown2Hate

(833 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-07-09 01:35 AM
Response to Original message

2. Pretty great so far. Unfortunately, I forgot to grab it when I had to fly back to CA

for work for another WEEK. I'm half tempted to buy another copy. haha I loves me some Dawkins. Douglas Adams actually turned me on to him (through "Salmon of Doubt") and his book "The Selfish Gene" is what opened my eyes. Great writer.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Omnibus

(676 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Wed Oct-07-09 01:51 AM
Response to Original message

3. Haven't bought it yet, can't wait until I can get it.

I'm unemployed and won't be able to get it for a bit, so I'm rereading "The Ancestor's Tale" to help heighten my anticipation.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

phantom power

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Oct-08-09 10:01 AM
Response to Original message

4. Have you by any chance read "Why Evolution is True" ?

I was wondering if anybody had a comparison. I've read neither so far.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

jgraz

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Oct-08-09 01:09 PM
Response to Reply #4

6. No, but Dawkins has

Edited on Thu Oct-08-09 01:09 PM by jgraz

He refers to it a number of times in "Greatest Show", even going so far as to beg off on some intricate descriptions, saying that Coyne has already fully discussed them in his book.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

and-justice-for-all

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Oct-08-09 11:31 AM
Response to Original message

5. Got it, but have not started it yet..nt

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Sat May 04th 2024, 03:43 PM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.