Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Stenger s own sites say that he is an emeritus professor at the university of hawaii and an adjunct professor at the university of colorado. He was the author of the new york times bestseller god. This book critically examines theories of a transcendent reality in terms of all that is currently known about matter at its most fundamental level. Stenger university of colorado, boulder, colorado university of hawaii, honolulu, hi january 28, 2012 abstract in 2011, i published a popularlevel book. For many years now, victor stenger has been investigating claims that the universe is fine tuned for life. The victor reader stratus comes in a new look enclosure that is smaller and lighter on the outside yet smarter and better sounding on the inside. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Many of us have waited hopefully for stengers volumes to come to audiobook form. The victor reader stratus continues the legacy of humanwares year history of developing simple, easytouse audio book players. Symmetry, simplicity, and multiple universes great books in philosophy by victor j. In the meantime, i am about to listen to stengers more recent audiobook. Stenger explains perfectly the difference between the old and the new atheism, the dangers of faith, the evils of religion and its exploitation by those in power, as well as the minimum requirements to curb its funest influence on our society. The black legends of contemporary antireligion, palgrave macmillan, 2018 309 pp. Metaphysics in modern physics and cosmology prometheus books, 1995.
This debate took place on march 1, 2010 at oregon state university. Stenger was emeritus professor of physics and astronomy at the university of hawaii and visiting fellow in philosophy at the university of colorado. Victor stenger s book goes deep down in delving into the reason and scientific tenets in support of new atheism. He wrote a book published by the atheist publisher prometheus press. Humanitys expanding view of the cosmos and stenger. Jul 15, 2010 victor stengers book goes deep down in delving into the reason and scientific tenets in support of new atheism. Its essential reading in this field and therefore worth the listen. Stenger god and the atom is the instructive history of the atom.
In this 2010 rematch at oregon state university dr. The book begins with the story of the earliest atomists the ancient. Uhawaii has a different victor senger middle name andrew, not john who is a professor of medicine at manoa, but that is not this victor stenger. In this debate, victor stenger does affirm his belief that the universe could be eternal in his second rebuttal 1. He published books for general audiences on physics. He received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from newark college of engineering and later a master of science degree in. Stenger was cranking out large books every year, tackling topics both large the universe and small atoms. See all books authored by victor books, including how to raise christian kids in a non christian world, and the parables of jesus. Many of us have waited hopefully for stenger s volumes to come to audiobook form.
Stenger was a particle physicist, philosopher, author, skeptic, and friend. Stenger who argues that there is no evidence for the existence of a deity and that gods existence, while not impossible, is improbable. New international version bible scripture quotes, and more on. He attended public schools and received a bachelors of science degree in electrical engineering from newark college of engineering now new jersey institute of. The failed hypothesis is a provocative book that contends that if god exists science should find objective evidence for it. Murdock acharya s for revealing the absurdities of religion. Stenger 1935 2014 was an adjunct professor of philosophy at the university of colorado and emeritus professor of physics and astronomy at the university of hawaii. Stenger is a retired elementary particle physicist and author of twelve books including the 2007 new york times bestseller god. The failed hypothesis how science shows that god does not exist by victor j. Emerson stated, religion of one age is the literary entertainment of the next. Audio of interview with stenger on the podcastradio show freethought by the freedom from religion foundation.
Aug 27, 2014 victor john stenger was an american particle physicist, outspoken atheist and author, active in philosophy and popular religious skepticism. This new way of downloading allows users to get daisy audiobooks directly on their victor reader without having to use a computer. In this companion book to the awardwinning movie of the same name, victor torres himself takes you through his journey, from tragedy to triumph, a living example of the power of redemptive freedom found only in christ. Victor john stenger january 29, 1935 august 25, 2014 was an american particle physicist, philosopher, author, and religious skeptic following a career as a research scientist in the field of particle physics, stenger was associated with new atheism and he also authored popular science books. Summary of victor stengers case against the finetuning. Stenger the fallacy of finetuning is the latest sciencedriven book by the great author and physicist victor j. Stenger, 9781591026525, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His father was a lithuanian immigrant, his mother the daughter of hungarian immigrants. Victor stenger talks about his new book, the new atheism at millsaps college, october 2009. Stenger has 17 books on goodreads with 74410 ratings. Why the universe is not designed for us by victor j.
Stressing the importance of the book s overall contribution, hitchens says, with the arrival on the scene of victor stenger s book, the already revived and extended argument for unbelief has undergone a sort. Stenger takes the reader on a ride through time from aristotle to the present and in doing so makes the strong case that atoms and the void indeed are all there is. Was god the failed hypothesis worth the listening time. Stenger s most popular book is the portable atheist. The search for a world beyond the senses prometheus books, 1990, and the unconscious quantum. Following a career as a research scientist in the field of particle physics, stenger was associated with new atheism and he authored popular science books. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia.
In this fascinating and accessible book, physicist victor j. Victor john stenger was an american particle physicist, outspoken atheist and author, active in philosophy and popular religious skepticism. Michael shermer reflects on the life and skepticism of physicist victor. Well, i prefer to be known as a humanist, which i think. By the way, if you go to, some of these debates are available on audio and video. Stenger s most recent criticisms in his books, especially his argument that there is insufficient evidence of gods existence. Throughout the book stenger alternates his discussions of popular spirituality. Humanitys expanding view of the cosmos by victor j. Best of victor stenger tyson amazing arguments and. Jul 12, 2010 transcript victor stenger debate at oregon state university.
A history of western philosophy audiobook cover art. Victor reader direct audio book delivery humanware. I first came across his name shortly after we founded skeptic magazine in 1992 when i read his 1990 book physics and psychics. His books probably hadhave exactly one shot at audiobook form. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Victor john stenger january 29, 1935 august 25, 2014 was an american particle physicist, philosopher, author, and religious skeptic. Stenger is a retired elementary particle physicist. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The failed hypothesis is a 2007 new york times bestseller by scientist victor j. Stenger is emeritus professor of physics and astronomy at the university of hawaii and the author of not by design.
There is probably the will and the business case to produce one audio version of each of stenger s books. The book begins with the story of the earliest atomists the ancient greek philosophers leucippus, democritus, and epicurus, and the latin poet lucretius. As attributed on a web page using the quote as a title at web. We are going to talk a little bit about some debates you had recently. Initial chapters show less prospects of offering any thing new, but as you go on the book unfolds an array of irrefutable arguments in favour of reason and science, which are hard hitting and very wide in scope. Bertrand russell audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Throughout history, arguments for and against the existence of god. Sep 02, 2014 victor stenger, retired particle physicist and new atheist polemicist, passed away suddenly on august 27th at the age of 79. The incompatibility of science and religion audible audiobook unabridged. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 287 pages and is available in hardcover format.
He received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from newark college of engineering and later a master of science degree in physics from ucla and a phd in physics. Throughout history, arguments for and against the existence of god have been largely confined to. Victor john stenger january 29, 1935 august 25, 2014 was an american particle physicist, philosopher, author, and religious skeptic quotes. Stenger, i enjoyed reading his writings and found them to be engaging and provocative.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Since 2015 i have been arguing on this blog that many antitheistic and antireligious activists often abuse and distort history while making their case against religion. How science shows that god does not exist by victor stenger god. Are science and religion compatible, or are they fundamentally different ways of viewing the world. The search for a world beyond the senses prometheus books. After a series of personal tragedies, victor experienced a lifealtering encounter with the lord that changed everything. Stenger tackles the controversial topic of finetuning in a thorough and compelling manner. Stenger makes the case that, in the final analysis, atoms and the void are all that exists. How science shows that god does not exist, and more on. He published books for general audiences on physics, quantum mechanics, cosmology, philosophy, religion, atheism, and pseudoscience.
A debate before a packed house at the university of hawaii with professor of physics victor stenger in which craig and stenger square off on such issues as the big bang and the beginning of time, the. The incompatibility of science and religion audible audiobook unabridged victor j. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Nathan johnstone, the new atheism, myth, and history. In this calmly reasoned and important book, victor j. Much of the world seems chaotic and unpredictable, but the regular mov. Victor stenger is a famous internet infidel atheist, but what makes him different is that he is has a phd in physics. Stenger grew up in a catholic workingclass neighborhood in bayonne, new jersey. His final book as far as we know is officially released today. Stenger author, david smalley narrator, dan barker narrator, pitchstone publishing. The first edition of the novel was published in 2007, and was written by victor j. Victor books books list of books by author victor books.
Humanware victor reader direct audio book delivery products. His books probably hadhave exactly one shot at audiobook. Vic stenger the new atheism part 03 of 10, millsaps. This book is exasperating, because stenger sets up a metaanalysis that games the entire discussion. Dawkins, to include all the four horsemen, victor stenger, as well as d. Evan currie the heart of matter part 01 audiobook youtube. Craig, youve had a couple of debates with a man that we, sad to say, has passed away. Victor reader, the worlds most successful talking book player for blind and low vision people, offers new wireless internet connectivity features for both the victor reader stratus and victor reader stream models. Physicist victor stenger uses his background in science to create a hypothesis based on claims of gods existence.
Craig, significant and well attended debates have been continuing in your work. In the process, he critically appraises recent metaphysical fads popularized by such authors as deepak chopra and fritjof capra. Victor john stenger was an american particle physicist, philosopher, author, and religious. Sep 30, 2018 george carlin when will jesus bring the pork chops full audio book duration. Stenger who argues that there is no evidence for the existence of a deity and that gods existence, while not. Richard dawkins brief candle in the dark audiobook. This book contends that, if god exists, some evidence for this existence should. Humanitys expanding view of the cosmos, and his previous books. Victor stenger is a physicist, philosopher and prolific author, and has recently published the book the fallacy of finetuning. Its really disappointing that this is the result of that one shot.
Victor stenger debate at oregon state university reasonable. How science shows that god does not exist pdf epub book. The origin of the universe prometheus books, 1988, physics and psychics. How science shows that god does not exist by victor stenger. The performance of the book did nothing for me other than make it so that i could absorb the book while driving. Stenger guides the lay reader through the key developments of quantum mechanics and the debate over its apparent paradoxes. Victor stenger, religion and violence randal rauser. Initial chapters show less prospects of offering any thing new, but as you go on the book. The failed hypothesis and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle.
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