The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God

The inimitable Carl Sagan sets forth his detailed thoughts on the relationship between religion and science, and describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the universe. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, the late, great astronomer and astrophysicist offers a delightfully intimate discussion of his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design, and a new concept of science as "informed worship." Originally presented at the centennial celebration of the famous Gifford Lectures in Scotland in 1985, this book offers a unique encounter with one of the most remarkable minds of the twentieth century.