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3.43 of 5 stars
What is the key to the truth and power of science? Would a theory of everything disprove the soul? Is matter all there is? Can I keep science and m... read full description

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Jun 01, 2011
Kemper rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I have read a majority of this book and I will confirm the following:

"* His obvious lack of a copyeditor;
* His entire disregard for even addressing other points of view;"

I disagree with the following:
"* His attempt to tackle complex issues with a poorly developed philosophical toolbox; and, most importantly,
* His total lack of logical flow or structure beyond asking the reader to accept things on his authority."

I know that Rizzi do More...
May 29, 2011
Matthew rated it: 1 of 5 stars
This book is an epistemological nightmare. Rizzi asks the reader to take on radical and unfounded views, sometimes without even a loose explanation or logical construction beyond "That makes sense, right?"

Even though I disagree with nearly every tenet of Rizzi's philosophy, I still would give it a respectable two or three star rating if it weren't for:

* His obvious lack of a copyeditor;
* His entire disregard for even addressing other points of view;
* His a More...
Jan 10, 2011
Erik marked it as to-read
About the need for philosophy, to root science in truth
May 26, 2009
Cassandra rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Thinking for beginners and students.
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Oct 29, 2011
Robert marked it as to-read
Oct 26, 2011
Matthew rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 20, 2011
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Aug 29, 2011
Matthew is currently reading it
Jul 23, 2011
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Feb 11, 2011
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Jul 15, 2010
Jeff rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 05, 2010
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Sep 01, 2009
Amospdavis rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Jan 23, 2009
Dominik rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 11, 2008
sam marked it as to-read